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Mølen

Vestfold  >  Norway

This area of Mølen is considered one of Norway’s best birding locations, particularly during the autumn migration.

Added* by Stein Flaten
Most recent update 10 December 2020

Description

Mølen is the southwestern tip of Brunlanes peninsula, which is the southern end of Vestfold, stretching out into Skagerrak. It is an open moraine landscape with low vegetation, boulder beaches and agricultural landscape. This is reckoned to be the number one site in Norway for migrating landbirds in autumn. When conditions are right, the early morning rush of birds can be breathtaking. On the best days in the autumn, nearly 100,000 birds are registered, with a variety of some 100 species. But Mølen is worth a visit at any time of year.

Details

Access

From the parking place you can explore the area on foot. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Agriculture , Beach , Sea

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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