Black Sun and other bird trips

Black Sun over Ribe Cathedral | By the Wadden Sea

In the birds' spring and autumn migration, the fascinating sight appears in many places along the Wadden Sea, and you can easily be lucky to experience the flocks yourself.

Also experience the migratory birds in the Wadden Sea National Park, where the birds meet to refuel before the big trip to the wintering grounds to the south. Occasionally a sea eagle can be spotted and if you are lucky also a spoonbill.

Season for Black Sun March / April and September / October.

Starling Magic - a natural phenomenon where starlings dance in the evening sky.

The Phenomenon Starling Magic is a fantastic experience when 100.000 and, yes, even 400.000 starlings dance ballet in the sky over the Ribe Marsh.

Bird trips in the Wadden Sea - experience up to 15 million migratory birds

Bird trips in the Wadden Sea with the Wadden Sea Center - experience up to 15 million migratory birds.

[DELETED] Black Sun with the Wadden Sea Center

Experience the phenomenon Black Sun with The Wadden Sea Center - a fantastic experience when 100,000-300,000 starlings dance ballet in the evening sky.

Photo: Vadehavskysten

Dancing Ruffs

Come and see the Ruffs dance

Vadehavspavillon | Fiskeri- og Søfartsmuseet

Photo: VisitRibeEsbjerg

Wadden Sea enclosure

The Fisheries and Maritime Museum has a Wadden Sea pavilion with live birds attached to the Wadden Sea.

[DELETED] Sea Eagle Safari on Fanø with Nationalpark Safari

National Park Safari takes autumn and winter out in the National Park on Sea Eagle Safari.

Fugletræk i Nationalpark Vadehavet | Vadehavskysten

Photo: Vadehavskysten

Wadden Sea National Park

Breeding birds on Mandø

Experience the breeding birds on Mandø. Some of the birds that breed here are sandpipers, robins and grebes, but also rarer breeding species such as the great common woodcock and brush crane.

[DELETED] Wadden Hunting

With the tour boat Mandøpigen you can go hunting for eiders in the Wadden Sea

Sneum Digesø near Esbjerg - bird sanctuary

The Wadden Sea is Denmark's most important wetland for migratory and breeding birds. Globally, the Wadden Sea is considered among the most important areas for migratory birds.

Bird life on Mandø

The migration season during the spring and the autumn is the best time to observe the birds in the Wadden Sea.

Birdlife on Fanø

Each of the the Wadden Sea's different habitats for animals and plants has its own very special importance for breeding and migrating birds.

When we go birdwathcing

The Wadden Sea is home, respite and larder for millions of birds and one of the best places to observe birds in Denmark. We have put together a list of tips for enjoying birdwatching in the Wadden Sea responsibly.

We stay on the paths, trails and roads, to avoid disturbing the natural environment.
We move slowly and with patience, and avoid making a lot of noise.
We respect that some areas are temporarily closed for access during breeding season.
We pay special attention to signs of distress, restlessness and alarm calls, moving away slowly if we observe them.
We use the existing birdwatching facilities.
We avoid the use of acoustics to lure birds – and especially during mating season.
We avoid the use of flash when we photograph or film birds, and use only hides or tents with the agreement of the landowner.
We only use drones with the permission of the Danish Transport, Building and Housing Authority.
When we birdwatch in groups, we take extra care not to disturb our surroundings and stay together.
We pick up any rubbish we find, even if it is not our own.
We are guests in nature and strive to avoid disturbing birds and seals, who use up essential energy when taking flight or hauling out.

Wadden Sea National Park - Code of Conduct

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