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Busör

Halland  >  Sweden

The headland with the fishing village of Busör is one of the west coast's best locations for birdwatching, especially in the spring.

Added* by Frida Nettelbladt
Most recent update 2 febrúar 2026

Description

Busör is one of the west coast's best locations for birdwatching, especially in the spring, but the birding can be rewarding all year round. In spring the bird migration can start as early as the end of February with geese and swans, but usually does not start in earnest until the Æðarfugl migration (with occasional Æðarkóngur each spring) around March 20. It continues with Hrafnsönd, grebes and skuas. At the end of April, terns and Lómur start migrating with occasional Svalbrúsi and Ískjói being present. In May, Arctic waders such as Lóuþræll, Lappajaðrakan, Grálóa and Rauðbrystingur can also pass.

The arrival of summer means a more quiet time, with the exception of strong westerly winds that can bring a little bit of everything in the way of seabirds. Autumn migration already starts in mid-July, when the waders start to appear, including Lóuþræll, Spóatíta, Veimiltíta, Bakkatíta and sometimes some Efjutíta. With fresh winds from the west, you can have a nice migration of seabirds, including auks, Rita, Súla, Fýll, skuas, Dvergmáfur and sometimes even Sjósvala. The migration often passes close to land.

In winter with fresh winds from the west, you can have a nice stretch of mainly auks and Rita. Fjalltittlingur is now seen annually on the beach meadows, as are other pipits and Snjótittlingur. Sendlingur and Toppskarfur are occasionally seen on the reef. In mild winters, Hrossagaukur, Dvergsnípa and Skógarsnípa can also overwinter.

Rare birds that have been observed include Fagurgæs, Blikönd, Krummönd, Krákönd, Himbrimi, Urðaskrofa, Stormsvala, Bjarthegri, Mjallhegri, Gulllóa, Rákatíta, Þórshani, Hvítmáfur, Klapparmáfur, Klapparmáfur, Þernumáfur, Rósamáfur, Sandþerna, Tígulþerna, Stuttnefja (several finds), Turtildúfa, Úfur, Hagaskvetta, Grenisöngavri, Gullkollur, Gulfinka, etc.

Breeding birds include Stelkur, Stubbspæta, Grænspæta and Gransöngvari.

Tip: Take a walk in the coastal forest inside the cape. Especially after nights with good small bird migration, as there can be a lot of birds there.

Details

Access

Busör is located northwest of Halmstad. From Halmstad, drive along the coastal road north towards Steninge. 1.5 kilometres after Särdals kvarn, turn left onto Lundslättsvägen. After a few hundred metres you will reach a four-way junction where you continue straight ahead on the gravel road. When the forest opens up and the sea is visible, there is a parking lot on the right. Press P on the map for directions. Go past the old lifeguard station and out to the boathouses on the headland. The boathouses provide good shelter from most wind directions.

Please note: Be considerate of the owners of the boathouses. Toilets (outdoor toilets) are located at the lifeguard station.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Beach , Moors/heathland , Plain

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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