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Description
Jerup Strand comprises a flat sandy beach with a single line of dunes, marshland and grazed meadows. It is situated on the shore of the Kattegat north of Frederikshavn. Several species of wader breed in the area, including (Ευρωπαϊκός) Στρειδοφάγος, Αμμοσφυριχτής, Κοκκινοσκέλης and now and again (Ευρωπαϊκή) Αβοκέτα.
Jerup is a stopover site for several duck species, including (Ευρωπαϊκό) Σφυριχτάρι and (Ευρωπαϊκό) Κιρκίρι. During migrating season other birds arrive, including Θαλασσοπρίστης, Βαρβάρα, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Βροχοπούλι, Αργυροπούλι, Λασποσκαλίδρα, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Καλημάνα, Κοκκινοσκαλίδρα, (Ευρασιατική) Τουρλίδα and (Κοινή) Νανοσκαλίδρα. Now and again, flocks of Δαχτυλιδόχηνα and Barnacle Goose and a few Pink-footed Goose stage on the meadows. Σταχτόχηνα can be seen throughout the year.
In winter there are flocks of Λευκοσκαλίδρα running along the sea’s edge, and one can be lucky enough to spot a Βαλτόμπουφος over the meadows. Χιονογερακίνα and Χειμωνόκιρκος can also be seen flying over the meadows, together with flocks of Twite and Χιονοτσίχλονο. Small flocks of Χιονάδα and a few Lapland Bunting appear now and then. Πετρίτης is a regular visitor.
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Access
Follow route 40 connecting Frederikshavn with Skagen. About 13km north of Frederikshavn one reaches the village of Jerup. Just north of the village, turn east along Fredborgvej (there is a sign to Jerup Strand). At the beach is a car park, from where one can get onto the beach. Most birds can usually be seen at the southern end of the area. Note: the area is privately owned but it is possible to park and walk along the beach. Click on the P in the map to get directions.