Description
Borreby Mose is a large area with bog and reedbeds. Around the bog are extensive meadows used for grazing. Despite attempts to drain and cultivate, today the site is protected under Natura 2000 and serves as a vital refuge for birds. The reedbeds host breeding Большая выпь, Болотный лунь, Усатая синица, Камышевка-барсучок, Тростниковая камышевка and occasionally rarities like Соловьиный сверчок and Дроздовидная камышевка. The wet meadows, shallow pools and muddy edges attract many waders and meadow-birds like Большой веретенник, Турухтан, Чибис, Травник, Кулик-сорока, Галстучник, and Шилоклювка.
During migration thousands of geese roost in the area, joined by ducks like Шилохвость, Широконоска, Чирок-свистунок and Хохлатая чернеть. Winter brings Луток, Гоголь, and Полевой лунь. A regular resident is Орлан-белохвост. Less common birds that visit Borreby Mose include Чеграва and Круглоносый плавунчик. Every year rarities turn up in the area, especially during migration. For example Дутыш and Чёрный аист have been observed.
Details
Access
Borreby Mose is located in south-west Sjælland, just south of the town of Skælskør. Access is straightforward: from Skælskør, head south toward Borreby/Fornetofte. Just past the turnoff to Borreby Gods, you’ll find a parking area with a trail leading through reedbeds to a dike overlooking Skælskør Fjord. This area attracts many birds, including cormorants, swans, Обыкновенная гага, Длинноносый крохаль and a chance on Усатая синица.
Another parking spot 500 meters further along the road offers good views across the wetland. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking spot.

