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FTZ Wiese Büsum

Büsum, Schleswig Holstein  >  Germany

Meadow area east of Büsum harbor that is known for observing birds of prey and songbird migration. Geese and wading birds can also be found there.

Added* by Jonathan Von Olnhausen
Most recent update 11 novembra 2025
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Description

The FTZ meadow is an area east of Büsum harbor that is partially submerged during high tide. At high tide, bernikľa bielolíca and other geese settle on the meadow. Locals consider the meadow a place to observe migratory birds of prey and songbirds, including kaňa sivá, jastrab krahulec, sokol kobec on one side, and trasochvost žltý, trasochvost horský, lastovička obyčajná on the other. glezg obyčajný and sýkorka uhliarka are also frequently seen, and occasionally jarabica poľná.

Details

Access

Büsum is a coastal town on the North Sea in Schleswig-Holstein, about 120 km northwest of Hamburg. There is a paid parking lot near the harbor, but directly at the dike ascent you can park for free. Press P on the map for directions. Observation from the dike using a spotting scope or binoculars is recommended. The dike is only accessible on foot or by bicycle.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Please note that you should not enter the private property of the research center, or this meadow. Observation from the dike is perfectly sufficient.

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