Recommendations for a day of birding near Copenhagen (1 Viewer)

[AlphaFan]

Hi everyone,

I’m overlaying a day in Copenhagen during an upcoming trip and was looking for a good birding site to visit that isn’t too far from downtown Copenhagen. Have about 1/2 day to spend in the field. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

[PUP40]

I would appreciate some information too. I have birded over in Falsterbo and would like to know the best place to see migrating HB on the Copenhagen side. Thankyou

 

[opisska]

We were in Amager 12 years ago and really liked that area - it's a big natural space (meadows, forest, wetland) right at the terminus of a metro line.

 

[Jon Gallagher]

I'd second Jan's recommendation of Amager. Years ago I also used to bird north of Copenhagen at Skodsborg which had nice coastal areas and good nearby forest. Checking my notes I had Honey Buzzard at Fureso near Holte at the end of August. Both Skodsborg and Holte are accessible by train from the main station in Copenhagen, takes 20-30 minutes.

 

[PUP40]

We were in Amager 12 years ago and really liked that area - it's a big natural space (meadows, forest, wetland) right at the terminus of a metro line.

Thankyou Opisska, I have looked on the map and yes it looks good, I read they have Nike rental too!

 

[PUP40]

We were in Amager 12 years ago and really liked that area - it's a big natural space (meadows, forest, wetland) right at the terminus of a metro line.

Thankyou Opisska, I have looked on the map and yes it looks good, I read they have Nike rental too!

 

[PUP40]

I'd second Jan's recommendation of Amager. Years ago I also used to bird north of Copenhagen at Skodsborg which had nice coastal areas and good nearby forest. Checking my notes I had Honey Buzzard at Fureso near Holte at the end of August. Both Skodsborg and Holte are accessible by train from the main station in Copenhagen, takes 20-30 minutes.

Thankyou Jon, yes north is also doable, we are in Copenhagen for two days so I have now something to work with. 🦅

 

[nkbj]

There is a list of birding sites on Zealand (Sjælland) here: Zealand (Sjælland).

No. 31 (Vestamager) has been mentioned, but no. 29 (Utterslev Mose) is also close to Copenhagen.

 

[PUP40]

There is a list of birding sites on Zealand (Sjælland) here: Zealand (Sjælland).

No. 31 (Vestamager) has been mentioned, but no. 29 (Utterslev Mose) is also close to Copenhagen.

Thanks nkbj for the information I will have a look. However, No 31 and Skodsburg looking good, as we need to travel by metro.