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Katholm

Als  >  Denmark

Small privately owned and inaccessible island. Nesting gulls and other birds can be seen from the shore.

Added* by Maria Petersen
Most recent update 7 January 2023
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Description

The inaccessible island of Katholm can bee seen from the shore. It's not a long walk but the island draws a lot of nesting gulls and the shallow waters attracts some shorebirds as well. Among the birds you can see are Lesser Black-backed Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Common Gull, Black-headed Gull, Common Eider, Common Goldeneye, Dunlin, Common Redshank and Eurasian Oystercatcher.

Details

Access

There is a parking lot at the end of Katholmvej. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Sea , Beach

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Summer , Spring , Autumn

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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