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Hovvig,Rørvig

Vest Seeland  >  Denmark

Low water area with big water surface surrounded by wood and meadows. Hovvig has the most varied bird fauna in Denmark.

Added* by Jørgen Scheel
Most recent update 12 februar 2020

Description

Hovvig is a large bird sanctuary. The area is in actual fact an "unsuccessful" attempt at land reclamation which has now developed into beautiful wetlands with an abundance of birdlife and a newly established colony of Veliki vranac. Very nice bird observation towers from where one can overview most of the area. All year round Belorepan. Spring, summer and fall ducks, waders, raptors, and songbirds.

Many waterfowl breed here: Mali gnjurac, Ćubasti gnjurac, Riđovrati gnjurac, Labud grbac, Divlja guska, Šarena utva, Gluvara, Riđoglava patka, Ćubasta patka. Barski petlovan, Liska, Vivak, Barska šljuka. In addition Veliki slavuj, Trstenjak rogožar, Trstenjak crvrkutić. Brkata senica and Senica vuga have bred with a few pairs. There is the large Veliki vranac colony in the trees at the northwest border of the reserve.

Furthermore many more migratory birds and raptors can be seen here. To name a few birds of prey seen in the area: Osičar, Riđa lunja, Belorepan, Eja močvarica, Poljska eja, Jastreb, Kobac, Mišar, Gaćasti mišar, Ribar , Vetruška, Mali soko and Lastavičar.

Details

Access

Easy to reach. 100 km from Copenhagen. Drive through the village Nakke and continue at Nakke Vestvej to Hovvigvej. Easy parking and walk the 250 meters to the tower. In the protected area you are not allowed to drive your car.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , Lake , Mud flats

Conditions

Open landscape , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Spring , Autumn migration , Summer , Winter , Autumn

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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