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Steenodder Kliff

Amrum, Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein  >  Germany

The Steenodder Kliff, is a tidal shore area with gavel, sand and a break-off cliff along a field path.

Added* by Ulrich Schwantes
Most recent update 30 July 2020

Description

The Steenodder Kliff is an important resting and breeding site as part of the national park "Schleswig-Holsteinisches Wattenmeer". Depending on the season, good observation possibilities of Common Eider , Eurasian Oystercatcher , Common Redshank , Ruddy Turnstone , Common Shelduck , Brent Goose , Barnacle Goose and Eurasian Wigeon (only in winter). Geese and ducks also often graze in the adjacent wetland meadows.

Details

Access

By bus: from Wittdün to Nebel or (during summer season) to Steenodde.

By car: Parking places in Steenodde (harbour) and Nebel.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , Beach , Agriculture , Sea

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , All year round , Winter , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Map

Top 5 birds

Ruddy Turnstone
1. Ruddy Turnstone
(Arenaria interpres)
Common Eider
2. Common Eider
(Somateria mollissima)
Eurasian Wigeon
3. Eurasian Wigeon
(Mareca penelope)
Common Shelduck
4. Common Shelduck
(Tadorna tadorna)
Brent Goose
5. Brent Goose
(Branta bernicla)

Other birds you can see here

Barnacle Goose
Barnacle Goose
(Branta leucopsis)
Mallard
Mallard
(Anas platyrhynchos)
Eurasian Oystercatcher
Eurasian Oystercatcher
(Haematopus ostralegus)
Eurasian Curlew
Eurasian Curlew
(Numenius arquata)
Common Redshank
Common Redshank
(Tringa totanus)

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