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Includes Salme Nor and Nørreballe Nor

View from main hide towards the sea
Photo by njlarsen
July 2012

[edit] Overview

Tryggelev Nor in Langeland, Denmark, is the oldest part of a complex that now consists of three small lagoons (Salme Nor and Nørreballe Nor are the other two) with meadows which are grazed by cattle and reed beds. The complex is owned by the Danish Charity "Fugleværnsfonden" and is partly the result of re-establishing water cover in areas that have previously been dried out for farming. Currently about 70 species are breeding in the combined area, and many more are seen during migration. The area is worth a visit at any time of the year.

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[edit] Notable Species

Too many to mention all, but the Bearded Reedling is breeding in the reserve, Osprey is a common visitor in migration, and most ducks and shorebirds expected in Denmark will occur.

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Birds you can see here include:

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[edit] Other Wildlife

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[edit] Site Information

[edit] History and Use

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[edit] Areas of Interest

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[edit] Access and Facilities

Two hides and about 5 km of trails provides access on foot from a total of 4 different parking options. To reach the area, from the bridge providing access to Langeland, turn South on the main road towards Bagenkop. From there, a couple of options are available:

• In Humble, turn right towards Ristinge, in Hesselbjerg turn left on Nørreballevej to reach Nørreballe Nor with two parking areas, the second of which gives access to a 2 km long trail (necessary to return the same way out)
• In Humble, turn right towards Ristinge, in Hesselbjerg turn left towards the beach, and park at the end of the road. Use the trail along the coast to view the coastal lagoons and reach the main part of Tryggelev Nor with access to two hides
• In Nordenbro turn right and go through Søndergade and Vesteregn to reach the Southern Parking area by the trail to the main hide in Tryggelev Nor or walk back a little to reach the trail to the hide at Salme Nor

Fugleværnsfonden has produced site brochures in three languages that can be downloaded from their web page

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[edit] External Links

Fugleværnsfonden's main page for Tryggelev Nor with site brochures including maps