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Hindemade Sø

Sønderjylland  >  Denmark

in 1994, after sixty years of drainage and cultivation, the Hindemade lake and swampy meadows were restored.

Added* by Maria Petersen
Most recent update 7 January 2023

Description

The lake of Hindemade Sø has several small islands for ground nesting birds and the area is a gorgeous spot for waders and meadow birds. Little Ringed Plover, Common Kingfisher and Avocet are seen and birds of prey regularly sweep the area.

Details

Access

Parking lot at the end of Hindemadevej. Click on the P in the map for directions. Round trip around the lake is about 4 km, but there are plenty of trails in the forest as well. So if you are up for more, have a look around.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Lake , Reedbeds , Wetland , Grassland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Summer , Spring , Autumn

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Map

Top 5 birds

Avocet
1. Avocet
(Recurvirostra avosetta)
Little Ringed Plover
2. Little Ringed Plover
(Charadrius dubius)
Common Kingfisher
3. Common Kingfisher
(Alcedo atthis)
Grey Wagtail
4. Grey Wagtail
(Motacilla cinerea)
Common Sandpiper
5. Common Sandpiper
(Actitis hypoleucos)

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