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Description
Store Hareskov is the easternmost part of a large, state-owned forest district north-west of Copenhagen called Hareskovene. Most of the area is classic, tall-stemmed beech forest, but there are also some parts with spruce. The forest floor is mostly poor in vegetation, but in some parts where draining has been stopped small lakes and bogs with interesting flora and fauna have appeared. Some of the breeding birds registered in the past few years include Little Grebe, Eurasian Goshawk, Tawny Owl, Eurasian Woodcock, Stock Dove, Black Woodpecker and Great Spotted Woodpecker. Smaller birds include common woodland birds together with Common Redstart, Goldcrest, Firecrest, Spotted Flycatcher, Red-backed Shrike and Eurasian Bullfinch.
Among the migrating birds that can be observed from Store Hareskov are various raptors and now and again White-tailed Eagle. Common Crane and many passerines also pass over the forest. White Stork has been seen flying over a few times in recent years. In winter, one can find common woodland birds. Two-barred Crossbill has sometimes been spotted when there has been an invasion. Now and again Great Grey Shrike is a visitor. The forest has become famous with birdwatchers and photographers due to the appearance in certain winters of a stationary Northern Hawk Owl, which has attracted a lot of attention. The rare Eurasian Pygmy Owl has also been seen one year.
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Access
The S-train (and bus 165) go directly to Hareskov Station from Copenhagen. There is room for parking here if you come by car. From the station there is easy access to the forest. Another possibility is to use the entrance to the forest at Skovbrynet Station. There are several other car parks in the vicinity. The suggested walking route on the map is about 7 km.