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Overview
Helgoland (or Heligoland) is just a small island in the North Sea, belonging to Germany. In fact there are two islands, the main island with a small harbour and the village and a smaller, sandy one, called Düne with the airport. Like other island as the Orkneys, the Scillies or Ile d'Ouessant, Helgoland attracts a great variety of migrating birds, including a lot of rarities. Until 2007 a total of 425 species has been recorded!
Birds
Notable Species
Helgoland holds the only colony in Germany of Common Guillemots, Razorbills, Northern Gannets and Black-legged Kittiwakes. Common Rosefinches are also breeding birds. Migration can be spectacular on and around the island. Ducks and Geese (eg Pink-footed Goose) are passing, Waders are restin, Passerines are looking for shelter, Skuas are chasing all species of Gulls (eg Sabine's Gull and Shearwaters are circling on the waves.
Rarities
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Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
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Contact Details
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External Links
- Website of the Ornithological Society Helgoland with latest sightings
- Official Website of the tourist board of Helgoland
Content and images originally posted by MonteCristo
Reviews
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Pros
- Best place for rare birds in autumn
Cons
- Too many constructions