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Borreby Mose

Sjælland  >  Denmark

This mosaic of reedbeds, freshwater meadows, and shallow lakes just south of Skælskør is one of Sjælland’s best wetland birding sites.

Added* by Allan Frese
Most recent update 8 Ekim 2025
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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 Balaban, Saz delicesi, Bıyıklı baştankara, Kındıra kamışçını, Saz Kamışçını and occasionally rarities like Bataklık Kamışçını and Büyük kamışçın. The wet meadows, shallow pools and muddy edges attract many waders and meadow-birds like Çamurçulluğu, Döşüşkenkuş, Kızkuşu, Kızılbacak, Poyrazkuşu, Halkalı cılıbıt, and Kılıçgaga.

During migration thousands of geese roost in the area, joined by ducks like Kilkuyruk, Kaşıkgaga, Çamurcun and Tepeli patka. Winter brings Sütlabi, Altıngöz, and Gökçe delice. A regular resident is Akkuyruklu kartal. Less common birds that visit Borreby Mose include Hazar sumrusu and Deniz düdükçünü. Every year rarities turn up in the area, especially during migration. For example Çizgili Kumkuşu and Kara leylek 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, Pufla, Tarakdiş and a chance on Bıyıklı baştankara.

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.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , Pond , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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