Where to watch birds - Nationalpark Wattenmeer€¦ · Where to watch birds IN THE SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN WADDEN SEA NATIONAL PARK AND BIOSPHERE RESERVE; GERMANY. A paradise for birds

Where to watch birdsIN THE SCHLESWIG-HOLSTE IN WADDEN SEA NAT IONAL PARK

AND B IOSPHERE RESER VE ; GERMANY

A paradise for birds and birdwatchersThe Wadden Sea, which stretches from the Netherlands toDenmark, is one of the most important wetlands for migratorywaterbirds on earth. It provides a rich food supply for 10-12million birds (2 million geese and ducks, 7 million waders, 2million gulls and terns), which use the Wadden Sea for moult,wintering and to build up fat reserves before migration to distantbreeding and wintering grounds. The majority, approximately10 million, are migratory birds, which refuel in the Wadden Seaduring spring and autumn migration. In summer they migrate totheir breeding areas in the arctic tundras, which cover an areafrom north-eastern Canada to northern Siberia. A largeproportion of the birds that pass through the Wadden Sea spendthe winter in western or southern African coastal wetlands.However, many birds also remain in Europe and winter in theWadden Sea itself or in the coastal wetlands of Great Britain,France and the Mediterranean area. The Wadden Sea is the singlelargest staging area on the East Atlantic Flyway; the migrationroute connecting wetlands from the arctic to the tropics and evenAntarctica. The Wadden Sea is also home to approximately onemillion breeding waders, gulls, terns and numerous other coastalspecies.

Half monthly totals of birds in theSchleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea area.

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... during the yearAlthough you can observewaterbirds throughout theyear in the Wadden Sea, theyare most numerous in springand autumn. The period fromMarch until the middle of Mayis the best time for watchingBrent and Barnacle Geese. InMay arctic waders are presentin huge numbers before they

leave for their breeding grounds (e.g. Grey Plover, Red Knot,Dunlin and Bar-tailed Godwit). Than they can be observed in fullbreeding-plumage. Local breeding birds are present from Aprilthrough till August (Oystercatcher, Pied Avocet, CommonRedshank, gulls and terns). They can be observed best on thesmall islands called „Halligen“, where gulls and terns form largecolonies and several wader species (Oystercatcher, CommonRedshank) breed in high densities.

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After breeding 200 000 Shelducks gather on the tidal flats of theElbe estuary in the southern part of the Wadden Sea to moult.This concentration of birds represents a large proportion of thenorthwestern European population of this species. During themoulting period from July to September the birds are flightlessand very sensitive to human disturbance.

In late June the first waterbirds return to the Wadden Sea fromtheir nordic breeding grounds. In August and September hugeflocks of arctic waders can again be observed feeding and roostingon the tidal flats and saltmarshes of the region. From Septemberonwards geese and ducks arrive and can be observed feeding onthe saltmarshes. Numerous birds also stay in the Wadden Seaduring the cold northern winter. The seasonal occurance ofseveral selected species in the Wadden Sea is presented in thefigures on pages 19 and 20.

... during the dayThe daily activity of birds in the Wadden Sea is ruled by the tides.During high tide, when the tidal flats are covered by water, birdsgather in huge flocks to roost on saltmarshes and sandbars and ininland polders with wetlands. The best time for birdwatching is in

East Atlantic Flyway of coastal birds.

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ContentsThe National Park and the Biosphere Reserve page 6Best birding sites page 8Birds through the year page 18Bird checklist page 21Annual events page 35Map back cover

Seals on a sandbank: It is alwayspossible to see some of the 10 000seals that breed in the region.

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the early morning and late evening hours when this coincides witha high tide. Then you have the most favourable light conditionsand the birds will be concentrated near to the coast. During low

tide almost all birds are outsearching for food on theextensive tidal flats and mostof them are out of sight.However, even then it isexciting to watch the aerobaticsof distant flocks of Red Knotand other waders on thehorizon.Please be aware of the localtides: most mud flats areflooded already two hoursbefore high tide! You shouldarrive at your chosen observation point well in advance.

Where to watch?The different bird species are not distributed evenly throughoutthe Wadden Sea. For example most Brent Geese are found on the„Halligen“, while Barnacle Geese are concentrated along themainland coast. Avocets prefer mud flats on the coast andSanderlings choose sand flats on remote sandbars andsandbanks.

Low dykes protect the small Hallig islands from flooding during the summermonths. The houses are built on mounds to protect them from exceptionally hightides. All the Hallig islands are ideal for bird watching.

Telescopes will help you see more inthe open Wadden Sea landscape.

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A flock of shorebirds in front of the Westerhever lighthouse on the Eiderstedtpeninsula.

During the last decades, several polders with large wetlands havebeen established along the coast through the embankement oftidal flats and saltmarsh areas. Although this led to a loss offeeding areas for many typical Wadden Sea birds to some extend,they still use the polders during high tide for feeding and roosting.The freshwater habitats created in these polders have becomeessential feeding, breeding, moulting and wintering areas for agreat variety of waterbird species.

The Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea offers numerous siteswith excellent conditions for birdwatching. The top birdingspots are described on pages 8-17.In many cases the crown of the dyke is the best vantage point towatch birds from. It offers good views over the saltmarsheswhich lie in front of the dykes and where many birds roostduring hightide; often quite near to the dyke. Observationtowers and hides are provided at some inland wetlands.

Please respect nature

Please respect nature when observing birds in the field anddo not disturb breeding or roosting birds, keep to the trackson the dykes and only use marked paths through theprotected saltmarshes to reach the tidal flats. Do not enterareas signposted as protection zones for breeding androosting birds and keep sufficient distance to flocks ofroosting birds and colonies of breeding birds to avoidunnecessary dirsturbance. Please retreat immediately whenyou recognise that you have disturbed birds or otheranimals in the National Park.

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The National Park

Almost the entire European landscape was transformed byhuman activities already in the Middle Ages. Only two areasremained largely unaffected by these changes: the high regions ofthe Alps and the Wadden Sea on the North Sea coast. Althoughhumans have built dykes and embankments on the coast forcenturies, the extensive tidal flats remain one of Europe’sprimordial landscapes.

In addition to its largely pristine character the Wadden Sea is ofprimary importance as a nature conservation area because of theflora and fauna of its saltmarshes and its importance to birds onthe East Atlantic Flyway. Two hundred and fifty animal speciesare endemic to the saltmarshes, which form a narrow borderalong the Wadden Sea coast. The Wadden Sea is broadest inSchleswig-Holstein between the river Elbe and the border toDenmark. Here tidal flats dotted with islands extend for35 kilometres from the coast to the sea. This offers exceptionallyfavourable conditions for a huge variety of bird and other animalspecies and makes the Wadden Sea one of the most importantbird areas in Europe. This was the main factor leading to theestablishment of the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea as a

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National Park in 1985. Two further German Wadden SeaNational Parks exist west of the river Elbe in Lower Saxony (est.1986) and Hamburg (est. 1990).

The Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park, whichcovers 4 400 square kilometres, is the largest National Park tobe found between the North Cape and Sicily. All three GermanWadden Sea National Parks are Wetlands of InternationalImportance (Ramsar Sites), Special Protection Areas accordingto the EU Birds Directive and have been proposed as SpecialAreas of Conservation according to the EU Habitats Directive.

The Biosphere Reserve

The Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea is, in combination with theHallig islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. These reservescultivate a balanced relationship between human use and naturalcycles. By promoting sustainable regional economic development,they contribute to improved economic utilization of their territory.

„Where the sea floor meets the horizon“ is the slogan of the National Park.

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Best birding sites

The best birding sites are listed with general information on the areas and their bird habitats. The list includes informationon the species you can expect to see and when and where you are most likely to see them. If a site is important for aparticular species or if a species occurs in especially large numbers this is indicated. Don’t forget, however, that birds can beseen throughout the year at all sites! Locations are indicated in the map on the back cover. For more information pleasecontact the local warden, ranger or NGO.

Islands and Halligen

1 Sylt: Königshafen near ListA Wadden Sea bay with two sandbars (Uthörn and ListerHaken) which lies north of the town of List. Roosting birds canbest be observed from the dyke situated near to the sandbars.The sandbars are protection areas and access is forbidden!Wildfowl and other freshwater species can be viewed in the polder„Lister Koog“.March-May: Bar-tailed Godwit and Red Knot; June-August:Whimbrel and terns.

NABU, Dr. Asmus (+49 (0)4651 956127),www.nabu-sh.deA total of 350 pairs of Little Tern breed on the islands.

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4 Sylt: Hörnumer NehrungA sandbar northeast of Hörnum, which lies adjacent to naturaldunes.March-May: Common Eider, Bar-tailed Godwit and Red Knot;July-September: Sandwich Tern.

Schutzstation Wattenmeer, Hörnum (+49 (0)4651 881093),[email protected]

5 Amrum: East coastbetween Norddorf undAmrum OddeThe narrow strip of salt-marshes in front of the dykenortheast of Norddorf is themain feature of this site. Thedyke is a good vantage pointfor birdwatching, especially ifyou want to observe birdsclose in at high tide. The lightconditions are best in theafternoon at this site. It is alsoworth searching for meadowbirds on the inland marshes.

2 Sylt: RantumbeckenA former Wadden Sea bay which was embanked in 1938. Itincludes a large shallow lake with brakish water and reedbeds.You can walk around the area on a path on the dyke, which isalso an ideal vantage point for watching birds on the tidal flats,especially during rising and falling tides. The adjacent marshes atNössekoog hold breeding Lapwings and Black-tailed Godwits insummer.March-May: Great Bittern, Greylag Goose, Red-breastedMerganser, Bar-tailed Godwit, Red Knot and Bearded Tit.

Verein Jordsand, Eidum Vogelkoje (+49 (0)4651 5812),[email protected]

3 Sylt: Westerland-Beach / North SeaMany seabirds can be seen on migration on the sea west of Sylt,especially in winter or during stormy periods. Search for shelteredvantage points for sea-watching along the Westerland seafront.August-November: Divers, Northern Gannet, NorthernFulmar, Shearwaters, Common Scoter, Black-legged Kittiwake,terns.

The Black-headed Gull is the mostcommon breeding bird in the WaddenSea. 35 000 pairs breed in the area.

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April-May and July-September: Huge flocks of waders,especially Eurasian Curlews, inhabit the area in spring andautumn.

Schutzstation Wattenmeer, Wittdün (+49 (0)4682 2718),[email protected]Öömrang Ferian, Norddorf (+49 (0)4682 1635),[email protected] Jordsand, Amrum Odde (+49 (0)4682 2332),[email protected]

6 Amrum: Kniepbuchtsouth of WittdünA bay at the southern end of ahuge sandbar, the„Kniepsand“, which is situatedin front of the Wittdünseafront. The seafrontprovides good vantage points,especially during early morninghigh tides. Please do not enterthe protected area, which ismarked by signposts. You can

walk on the sandbar outsidethe protected area, though, toget closer to the birds.February-May and July-September: Waders and

gulls. April-September: Terns; May-June: Common Eider(females with chicks from the Amrum breeding population arenumerous; they can also be seen on the eastern shoreline ofAmrum during the same period).

Schutzstation Wattenmeer, Wittdün (+49 (0)4682 2718),[email protected]

7 Föhr: Saltmarshes on the northern coast and the Bruk andGodel lowlandsExtensive areas of saltmarsh are situated in front of the dyke onthe northern coast. This area offers large flocks of birds roostingon the narrow edges of the saltmarsh, mainly in the west and east.Numerous waders and geese are regular visitors to the coast andmarshes of the Bruk- and Godel lowlands in the southwest of theisland.March-May: Brent Goose and Red Knot; July-October:Eurasian Curlew and Bar-tailed Godwit.

Schutzstation Wattenmeer, Wyk (+49 (0)4681 1313),[email protected]

Dunes: High sand dunes dominate thelandscape on the islands of Sylt andAmrum.

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Wigeon feed on salt marshes andpastures for up to 18 hours a day.

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8 PellwormSeveral sites on the island offer excellent birdwatching: The salt-marshes of Bupheverkoog in the northeast and Junkernhallig inthe southeast (on both sides of the road to the ferry port), as wellas many small inland ponds in the west and Waldhusentief in thecenter of the island support an abundance of birdlife throughoutthe year.March-May: Brent Goose and waders; July: Spotted Redshank,Common Redshank, Common Greenshank; July-October: RedKnot and Eurasian Curlew; September-March: Eurasian Wigeon.

Schutzstation Wattenmeer, Pellworm (+49 (0)4844 760),[email protected]

9 Hallig LangeneßThe Hallig islands are famous for their huge numbers of BrentGeese in spring - more than 15 000 have been counted onLangeneß during a single count. The geese are easy to observe atclose range. Vast flocks of waders can be seen on the northern mudflats, especially during rising or falling tides.March-May: Brent Goose, Red Knot and Bar-tailed Godwit;May-July: many breeding birds (Eurasian Oystercatcher,Common Redshank, gulls and terns); July-September: manywaders; September-November: Brent Goose and EurasianWigeon.

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Salt marshes are not only important as breeding sites for birds, more than 1 000species of invertebrates are dependent on them as well.

The Arctic Tern has the longest migration route of all Wadden Sea birds flyingas far as the Antarctic: 4 000 pairs breed in the region.

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4 000 pairs of Pied Avocet breed inthe area.

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Schutzstation Wattenmeer/WWF, Langeneß(+49 (0)4684 216), [email protected]

10 Hallig HoogeHooge is also a hot spot forBrent Geese in spring. A high-tide roost of waders and otherwaterbirds is located on a smallsandbank on the northeasternside of the Hallig. During veryhigh tides the entire island isused as a roost.March-May: Brent Goose andGolden Plover; May-July:many breeding birds (EurasianOystercatcher, CommonRedshank, gulls and terns,

including Little Tern on the small sandbar);July-September: many waders; September-November: BrentGoose and Eurasian Wigeon.

Schutzstation Wattenmeer, Hooge (+49 (0)4849 229),[email protected]

The North-Frisian mainland between theDanish border and Husum

11 Rickelsbüller KoogFormer saltmarshes which were embanked in 1981. The bestvantage points are on the sea dyke and the road on the German-Danish border. It is possible to walk around the polder, however,you will need several hours as it is approximately 12 km.January-March: Pink-footed Goose, Barnacle Goose, White-tailed Eagle; April-July: Pied Avocet, Kentish Plover, Black-tailedGodwit and Black Tern.

Wiedingharder Naturschutzverein/Infozentrum Klanxbüll(+49 (0)4668 313), [email protected]

12 Hauke-Haien-Koog/Fahretofter Koog/Ockholmer KoogEmbanked areas with freshwater lakes and reedbeds. A variety ofspecies can be observed from the dyke. The saltmarshes in frontof Fahretofter and Ockholmer Koog regularly hold largenumbers of waders.May: Ruff, Black Tern and families of Greylag Geese, ; May-July:up to 7 000 moulting Greylag Geese (southern basin of Hauke-Haien-Koog), Mute Swan; July-September: Dabbling Ducksand up to 100 Spoonbills; October-November: Bewick´s Swan,geese and ducks.

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Throughout the year: Great Cormorant, grebes, geese, ducks,waders, gulls, Bearded Tit; February-April: Bewick´s andWhooper Swan; March-May: Barnacle Goose; April-August:Northern Lapwing, Black-tailed Godwit, Black-necked Grebe.

AGN-Beltringharder Koog, Arlauschleuse (+49 (0)4846 530),[email protected];Naturschutzstation Holmer Siel (+49 (0)4842 9001-50)

15 Nordstrand: Süder-hafen/Pohnshalligkoog andFuhlehörnSaltmarshes are situated alongthe southern coast ofNordstrand. A small bay onthe west coast at Fuhlehörnsupports a hightide roost justin front of the dyke.March-May: Brent Goose andwaders; July-October:Dunlin, Eurasian Curlew.

SchutzstationWattenmeer, Nordstrand (+49 (0)4842 519),[email protected]

Bicycles can be rented at many sites.The North Sea Cycle Route runsalong the coast.(www.northsea-cycle.com)

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Verein Jordsand, Schlüttsiel(+49 (0)4674 848),[email protected]

13 Hamburger HalligExtensive saltmarshes situatedon both sides of a 4 kilometerlong road to the Hallig (restaurant and information centres). It isideal for a long walk or a bike ride (bikes can be rented at the carpark near the dyke).March-May and October-November: Barnacle and BrentGoose; May-July: Common Redshank, colonies of gulls andterns, Montagu’s Harrier.

NABU, Schafberg Hamburger Hallig (+49 (0)4671 6268),Nationalpark Park Ranger (+49 (0)4671 3665)

14 Beltringharder KoogA very large area embanked in 1987, now a state nature reserve. Itincludes several large lakes of different salinity, which support avariety of waterbird communities. The best observation points areon the sea dyke in the west, the road to Lüttmoorsiel (car park &cafe) and along the old dyke in the east. There are two hides forobserving birds, one situated on the road to Lüttmoorsiel and onenear the Arlauer Schleuse (sluice).

Spoonbills have colonised the area inrecent years.

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16 Husumer BuchtThe Husum bight is a delightful place for birdwatching and alltypical Wadden Sea species may be seen there. It is possible towalk or ride a bike along the dykes to the north (Dockkoog toSchobüll) and south of Husum. Two inland reservoir basins aresituated 5 km southwest of Husum at Lundenbergsand (campingand cafe). They attract large numbers of a variety of birds, whenwater levels in the basins are low.March-May: Oystercatcher, Common Redshank; November-March: Common Shelduck, Shore Lark.

Schutzstation Wattenmeer, Husum (+49 (0)4841 65475 or668530), [email protected]

Eiderstedt

17 Westerspätinge/Adolfskoog (near Simonsberg)Westerspätinge is a small inland wetland fringed by reedbeds andwith adjacent marshes (Adolfskoog), which are slowly beingtransformed into arable land. The best views over the pools, theinland marshes and the saltmarshes can be had from the dyke.April-May: Brent Goose, Great Bittern, Bluethroat and BeardedTit; October-April: Barnacle, Greylag and White-fronted Geese.

NABU, Westerspätinge (+49 (0)4841 4099;+49 (0)172 7501777)

18 Tetenbüllspieker atEverschopsiel harbourAn inland reservoir basinsituated near to the sea dyke.When water levels in the basinare low, it provides a feedingand high-tide roosting site fora variety of Wadden Seaspecies. The site also attractsnumerous freshwater species.At most times it is one of the

top birdwatching sites, because a variety of species can be viewedat close range often in large numbers. It is possible to walkaround the area and therefore, optimal vantage points can bechoosen at any time of the day.End of April-early May and July-October: Spotted Redshank,Common Redshank and Common Greenshank; May: Red Knot,Broad-billed Sandpiper.

National Park Ranger (+49 (0)172 7501777);Schutzstation Wattenmeer, Husum (+49 (0)4841 668530),[email protected]

The best vantage point for observingbirds is on the top of the 6 m high.

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At high tide Red Knot, Bar-tailed Godwit, Grey Plover and numerous otherspecies concentrate to roost in front of the dykes.

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19 Westerhever Sand/Tümlauer BuchtThe sandbank of Westerhever and the extensive saltmarshes ofthe Tümlauer Bay provide a unique mixture of Wadden Seahabitats for huge numbers of a large variety of bird species.March-May: Barnacle and Brent Geese; May: the sandbanksupports Sanderlings and other arctic waders; May-July: the siteis home to breeding Arctic and Little Terns;July-August: one of the last strongholds of Kentish Plovers in theSchleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea, large flocks of Red Knot andDunlin; October-March: Barnacle Goose, Shore Lark, Twiteand Snow Bunting.

Schutzstation Wattenmeer, Westerhever (+49 (0)4865 298),[email protected]

20 Sandbank of St. Peter-OrdingThe northern and southern tips of the sandbank and the adjacenttidal flats are most rich in birds; the small lakes with reedbedsadjoining the dunes of St. Peter-Ording are also attractive.March-April: Red Knot and Bar-tailed Godwit; May:Sanderling; May-August: Kentish Plover and terns; April-July:the ponds accomodate Great Bittern, Red-necked Grebe andBearded Tit.

Schutzstation Wattenmeer, St. Peter (+49 (0)4863 5303),[email protected]

21 Katinger Watt, Eider estuaryA large area of embanked wetlands and marshes. The tidal flats inthe Eider estuary between Tönning and the tidal barrage at the seadyke are exceptional for bird species attracted to brakish waterhabitats. An observation tower and several hides in the north of

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The Dunlin is one of the most numerous migratory birds in the Wadden Sea.

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the area, near the sea-dyke, offer excellent views of the birds there.The paved dyke along the northern side of the Eider River, whichstretches from the sea dyke for 3 km to the east, offers splendidviews of the tidal flats and of some small inland wetlands. It is anideal spot to experience the fascinating departure of arctic geeseand waders in spring.October-May: Barnacle Goose; end of April-early May:Spotted Redshank, Common Redshank, Common Greenshank;Mid-May: Grey Plover, Red Knot, Sanderling, CurlewSandpiper, male Bar-tailed Godwit; 10th-25th of May: Broad-billed Sandpiper, Terek Sandpiper; March-July: Greylag Goose,

Pied Avocet, Lapwing, Black-tailed Godwit, White-tailed Eagle;June-July: Shelduck, moulting Mallards.Departure: 15.-25.4.: Eurasian Curlew; 1.-10.5.: SpottedRedshank, Common Greenshank; 10.-15.5.: Barnacle Goose;15.-30.5.: Brent Goose, Grey Plover, Red Knot, Dunlin, Bar-tailed Godwit.

NABU, Katinger Watt (+49 (0)4862 8004),[email protected]

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22 Meldorfer SpeicherkoogA very large embanked area with several large lakes of differentsalinity, offering habitats for a variety of waterbird communities.The best vantage points for birdwatching are the road toMeldorfer Hafen (there is an observation tower just off the road),the sea dyke and the observation-hides in the nature sanctuariesof „Kronenloch“ in the north and „Wöhrdener Loch“ in the south.Throughout the year: Great Cormorant, grebes, geese, ducks,waders, gulls, Bearded Tit; November-March: Whooper Swan,Greylag and White-fronted Goose; March-May: BarnacleGoose; May: Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff and Ruddy Turnstone;April-August: Northern Lapwing, Black-tailed Godwit. June-October: Eurasian Curlew and Spotted Redshank.

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NABU, Meldorfer Koog, Information Center at Meldorfharbour (+49 (0)4832 6264), [email protected]

23 FriedrichskoogLarge saltmarsh areas around the peninsula of Friedrichskoog,where large numbers of geese can be seen from October to May.The adjacent tidal flats are famous for their large numbers ofwaders. The best vantage points are on the Trischendamm infront of „Friedrichskoog-Spitze“ and on the harbour wall on thenorthern side of Friedrichskoog harbour. Beware of the tides!Spectacular numbers of waders use the saltmarshes south ofFriedrichskoog as a roost during stormy periods with very hightides, when large parts of the saltmarshes are flooded.October-November and March-May: Barnacle Goose; May:Red Knot, Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Bar-tailed Godwit, Sanderling,Broad-billed Sandpiper; July-August: tens of thousands ofmoulting Common Shelducks off the coast, Curlew Sandpiper.

Schutzstation Wattenmeer, Friedrichskoog(+49 (0)4854 9298),[email protected]

24 Kaiser-Wilhelm-KoogA narrow strip of saltmarsh with adjacent tidal flats.May: Ringed Plover, Bar-tailed Godwit and Spotted Redshank;July-August: tens of thousands of moulting Common Shelducksoff the coast, Dunlin and Curlew Sandpiper.

Schutzstation Wattenmeer, Friedrichskoog(+49 (0)4854 9298),[email protected];Nationalpark Ranger (+49 (0)172 7502220).

Thousands of Shelducks gather in summer to moult.

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Birds through the yearCounts of breeding and roosting birds have been a part of theWadden Sea monitoring programme for many years. Birds arecounted using standardised methods. All nature conservationsocieties and the National Park Administration - altogether about50 people - are involved in the counts. Roosting birds have beencounted on a fortnightly basis since 1987. Counts are madeduring spring tides at over 30 sites. The monitoring of roostingbirds is coordinated for the National Park Administration by theSchutzstation Wattenmeer (+49 (0)4841 6685-41).

Half monthly totals for roosting birds counted on monitoring sites are presentedin the figures. The monitoring sites cover about two thirds of the total area of theSchleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park. Total numbers for the NationalPark are therefore larger. Please note that the scale of the graph is dependent on thespecies.

Barnacle Geese feed on salt marshes and pastures in winter.

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3.000


Great Cormorant


25.000 Mallard

60.000


Barnacle Goose

40.000


Common Eider

60.000


Brent Goose

125.000


EurasianOystercatcher

100.000


Common Shelduck

8.000


Pied Avocet

100.000


Eurasian Wigeon

16.000


Ringed Plover 50.000


Grey Plover 200.000


Red Knot

18.000


Sanderling 400.000


Dunlin 100.000


Bar-tailed Godwit 2.100


Whimbrel

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70.000


Eurasian Curlew 10.000


Spotted Redshank 20.000


Common Redshank


6.000 Common Greenshank


2.500 Ruddy Turnstone 6.300


Common/ Arctic Tern 500


Little Gull


80.000 Black-headed Gull


30.000 Common Gull


5.000Lesser

Black-backed Gull


60.000 Herring Gull


3.000Great

Black-backed Gull

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Bold: Typical species for the German North Sea coast*: Special protected species, Annex I EU Bird Directive

Status Frequency of occuranceB = Breeding bird = exceptional (> 1 record since 1987)R = Regular visitor = rare (11 - 100 Ind./ year)M = Birds on migration = normal, regular (101 - 1.000 Ind./ year)E = Exceptional = common (1.001 - 10.000 Ind./ year)N = North Sea offshore = abundant (> 10.000 Ind./ year)I = Introduced species / escaped from captivity Monthly occurance

I - XII = January - December

English name Scientific name German name Status Frequency of occurance

Months of occurance

Red-throated Diver * Gavia stellata Sterntaucher R •• IX-VBlack-throated Diver * Gavia arctica Prachttaucher R • X-IVGreat Northern Diver * Gavia immer Eistaucher E o X-IVYellow-billed Diver Gavia adamsii Gelbschnabeltaucher E o X-IVLittle Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis Zwergtaucher B/R I-XIIGreat Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus Haubentaucher B/R I-XIIRed-necked Grebe Podiceps grisegena Rothalstaucher B/R I-XIISlavonian Grebe * Podiceps auritus Ohrentaucher R o IX-VBlack-necked Grebe Podiceps nigricollis Schwarzhalstaucher B/R IV-XINorthern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis Eissturmvogel N I-XIICory´s Shearwater Calonectris diomedea Gelbschnabel-Sturmtaucher N o IV-XIGreat Shearwater Puffinus gravis Großer Sturmtaucher N o IV-XI

Bird checklistThe checklist presents the bird species that may be seen during your visit to the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park, their main times of stay, whether they are passage migrants or breeding birds, how common they are and their protection status according to European legislation. Almost all species that have been recorded in the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea, adjoining bird areas on the coast and adjacent offshore areas are included in the list as well as the common species of the island of Helgoland.

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Months of occurance

Sooty Shearwater Puffinus griseus Dunkler Sturmtaucher N o IV-XIManx Shearwater Puffinus puffinus Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher N o IV-XIBalearic Shearwater * Puffinus mauretanicus Balearensturmtaucher N o IV-XILittle Shearwater * Puffinus baroli Kleiner Sturmtaucher N o IV-XIEuropean Storm-petrel * Hydrobates pelagicus Sturmschwalbe N o VIII-XILeach´s Storm-petrel * Oceanodroma leucorhoa Wellenläufer N o VIII-XINorthern Gannet Sula bassana Basstölpel N III-XIIGreat Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo Kormoran B/R III-XIIEuropean Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis Krähenscharbe N o I-XIIGreat Bittern * Botaurus stellaris Rohrdommel B/R o/o I-XIILittle Egret * Egretta garzetta Seidenreiher R o IV-XGreat Egret * Casmerodius albus Silberreiher R IV-XIGrey Heron Ardea cinerea Graureiher B/R I-XIIPurple Heron * Ardea purpurea Purpurreiher E o V-XBlack Stork * Ciconia nigra Schwarzstorch E o V-IXWhite Stork * Ciconia ciconia Weißstorch E III-IXGlossy Ibis * Plegadis falcinellus Sichler E/I o I-XIIEurasian Spoonbill * Platalea leucorodia Löffler B/R IV-XFlamingo, Greater */ Chilean/ Lesser Phoenicopterus spec. Flamingo, Rosa-/ Chile-/ Zwerg- E/I o III-XIMute Swan Cygnus olor Höckerschwan B/R I-XIIBewick's Swan * Cygnus bewickii Zwergschwan R X-IVWhooper Swan * Cygnus cygnus Singschwan R X-IVBlack Swan Cygnus atratus Schwarzschwan I I-XIITaiga Bean Goose Anser fabalis fabalis Waldsaatgans R X-IVTundra Bean Goose Anser fabalis rossicus Tundrasaatgans R X-IVPink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchus Kurzschnabelgans R X-IVGreater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons Blässgans R X-IVLesser White-fronted Goose * Anser erythropus Zwerggans R X-V

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Greylag Goose Anser anser Graugans B/R I-XIIBar-headed Goose Anser indicus Streifengans I I-XIISnow Goose Anser caerulescens Schneegans E/I I-XIIRoss's Goose Anser rossii Zwergschneegans E/I I-XIICanada Goose Branta canadensis Kanadagans R X-IVLesser Canada Goose Branta hutchinsii Zwergkanadagans E/I I-XIIBarnacle Goose * Branta leucopsis Weißwangengans B/R I-XII / IX-VDark-bellied Brent Goose Branta bernicla bernicla Dunkelbäuchige Ringelgans R IX-VLight-bellied Brent Goose Branta bernicla hrota Hellbäuchige Ringelgans R IX-VBlack-bellied Brent Goose Branta bernicla nigricans Schwarzbäuchige Ringelgans R IX-VRed-breasted Goose * Branta ruficollis Rothalsgans R o IX-VEgyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiacus Nilgans B/R III-XIRuddy Shelduck * Tadorna ferruginea Rostgans E/I o I-XIICommon Shelduck Tadorna tadorna Brandgans B/R I-XIIEurasian Wigeon Anas penelope Pfeifente B/R VIII-VAmerican Wigeon Anas americana Kanadapfeifente E o IX-IVGadwall Anas strepera Schnatterente B/R II-XIICommon Teal Anas crecca Krickente B/R I-XIIGreen-winged Teal Anas carolinensis Carolinakrickente E o VIII-VMallard Anas platyrhynchos Stockente B/R I-XIINorthern Pintail Anas acuta Spießente B/R VII-VGarganey Anas querquedula Knäkente B/R III-IXNorthern Shoveler Anas clypeata Löffelente B/R I-XIIRed-crested Pochard Netta rufina Kolbenente E o III-IXPochard Aythya ferina Tafelente B/R I-XIIFerruginous Duck * Aythya nyroca Moorente E o IX-VTufted Duck Aythya fuligula Reiherente B/R I-XIIGreater Scaup Aythya marila Bergente R IX-V

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Common Eider Somateria molissima Eiderente B/R I-XIIKing Eider Somateria spectabilis Prachteiderente E o IX-IVSteller's Eider * Polysticta stelleri Scheckente E o IX-IVLong-tailed Duck Clangula hyemalis Eisente R IX-IVCommon Scoter Melanitta nigra Trauerente R I-XIISurf Scoter Melanitta perspicillata Brillenente E o X-IVVelvet Scoter Melanitta fusca Samtente R IX-IVGoldeneye Bucephala clangula Schellente R I-XIISmew * Mergus albellus Zwergsäger R IX-IVRed-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator Mittelsäger B/R I-XIIGoosander Mergus merganser Gänsesäger R IX-IVRuddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis Schwarzkopf-Ruderente E/I o I-XIIEuropean Honey Buzzard * Pernis apivorus Wespenbussard M V-VI / VIII-IXBlack Kite * Milvus migrans Schwarzmilan M o V-VI / VIII-IXRed Kite * Milvus milvus Rotmilan M o III-V / IX-XIWhite-tailed Eagle * Haliaeetus albicilla Seeadler R I-XIIMarsh Harrier * Circus aeruginosus Rohrweihe B/R III-XIHen Harrier * Circus cyaneus Kornweihe B/R I-XIIPallid Harrier * Circus macrourus Steppenweihe E o IV-XMontagu's Harrier * Circus pygargus Wiesenweihe B IV-XNorthern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis Habicht B/R I-XIIEurasian Sparrow Hawk Accipiter nisus Sperber B/R I-XIICommon Buzzard Buteo buteo Mäusebussard B/R I-XIIRough-legged Buzzard Buteo lagopus Raufußbussard R IX-IVGolden Eagle * Aquila chrysaetos Steinadler E o X-IIIOsprey * Pandion haliaetus Fischadler M IV-V / VIII-XCommon Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Turmfalke B/R I-XIIRed-footed Falcon * Falco vespertinus Rotfußfalke E o IV-X

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Merlin * Falco columbarius Merlin R IX-VEurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo Baumfalke M IV-XGyr Falcon * Falco rusticolus Gerfalke E o X-IVPeregrine Falcon * Falco peregrinus Wanderfalke B/R I-XIIGrey Partridge Perdix perdix Rebhuhn B I-XIICommon Quail Coturnix coturnix Wachtel B o V-VIIICommon Pheasant Phasianus colchicus Jagdfasan B I-XIIWater Rail Rallus aquaticus Wasserralle B I-XIISpotted Crake * Porzana porzana Tüpfelsumpfhuhn B IV-XLittle Crake * Porzana parva Kleines Sumpfhuhn E o IV-XBaillon's Crake * Porzana pusilla Zwergsumpfhuhn E o IV-XCorncrake * Crex crex Wachtelkönig B V-VIIICommon Moorhen Gallinula chloropus Teichhuhn B I-XIICoot Fulica atra Bläßhuhn B/R I-XIICommon Crane * Grus grus Kranich M o IV-XIEurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus Austernfischer B/R I-XIIBlack-winged Stilt * Himantopus himantopus Stelzenläufer E o IV-IXPied Avocet * Recurvirostra avosetta Säbelschnäbler B/R III-XIStone Curlew * Burhinus oedicnemus Triel E o IV-XICollared Pratincole * Glareola pratincola Rotflügel-Brachschwalbe E o IV-IXBlack-winged Pratincole Glareola nordmanni Schwarzflügel-Brachschwalbe E o IV-IXLittle Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius Flußregenpfeifer B/R IV-IXRinged Plover Charadrius hiaticula Sandregenpfeifer B/R III-XKentish Plover * Charadrius alexandrinus Seeregenpfeifer B/R III-IXLesser Sand Plover Charadrius mongolus Mongolenregenpfeifer E o VII-XGreater Sand Plover Charadrius leschenaultii Wüstenregenpfeifer E o VII-XEurasian Dotterel * Eudromias morinellus Mornellregenpfeifer R IV-V / VIII-X

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American Golden Plover Pluvialis dominica Amerikanischer Goldregenpfeifer E o V-XIIPacific Golden Plover Pluvialis fulva Pazifischer Goldregenpfeifer E o V-XIIEuropean Golden Plover * Pluvialis apricaria Goldregenpfeifer R II-V / VII-XIIGrey Plover Pluvialis squatarola Kiebitzregenpfeifer R I-XIISociable Plover Vanellus gregarius Steppenkiebitz E o IV-XIWhite-tailed Plover Vanellus leucurus Weißschwanzkiebitz E o IV-XNorthern Lapwing Vanellus vanellus Kiebitz B/R II-XIIRed Knot Calidris canutus Knutt R I-XIISanderling Calidris alba Sanderling R I-XIILittle Stint Calidris minuta Zwergstrandläufer R V-VI / VII-XTemminck's Stint Calidris temminckii Temminckstrandläufer R V / VII-IXWhite-rumped Sandpiper Calidris fuscicollis Weißbürzelstrandläufer E o V / VII-XBaird's Sandpiper Calidris bairdii Baird-Strandläufer E o VPectoral Sandpiper Calidris melanotos Graubruststrandläufer R o V / VII-XCurlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea Sichelstrandläufer R V / VII-IXPurple Sandpiper Calidris maritima Meerstrandläufer R X-VDunlin Calidris alpina Alpenstrandläufer B/R I-XIIBroad-billed Sandpiper Limicola falcinellus Sumpfläufer R V / VII-IXBuff-breasted Sandpiper Tryngites subruficollis Grasläufer E o VIII-XRuff * Philomachus pugnax Kampfläufer B/R IV-XJack Snipe Lymnocryptes minimus Zwergschnepfe R o IX-XICommon Snipe Gallinago gallinago Bekassine B/R III-XIGreat Snipe * Gallinago media Doppelschnepfe E o V / VII-XShort-billed Dowitcher Limnodromus griseus Kleiner Schlammläufer E o VIII-XLong-billed Dowitcher Limnodromus scolopaceus Großer Schlammläufer E o VIII-XEurasian Woodcock Scolopax rusticola Waldschnepfe R IV-V / IX-XIBlack-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa Uferschnepfe B/R III-XIcelandic Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa islandica Isländische Uferschnepfe R III-V / VII-XII

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Bar-tailed Godwit * Limosa lapponica Pfuhlschnepfe R I-XIIWhimbrel Numenius phaeopus Regenbrachvogel R IV-V / VI-XEurasian Curlew Numenius arquata Großer Brachvogel B/R I-XIISpotted Redshank Tringa erythropus Dunkler Wasserläufer R IV-V / VI-XCommon Redshank Tringa totanus Rotschenkel B/R I-XIIMarsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis Teichwasserläufer R o IV-V / VII-IXCommon Greenshank Tringa nebularia Grünschenkel R IV-V / VI-XLesser Yellowlegs Tringa flavipes Kleiner Gelbschenkel E o VII-XIIGreen Sandpiper Tringa ochropus Waldwasserläufer R IV-V / VI-XWood Sandpiper * Tringa glareola Bruchwasserläufer R IV-V / VI-IXTerek Sandpiper * Xenus cinereus Terekwasserläufer R o V / VII-VIIICommon Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos Flussuferläufer R IV-V / VI-XRuddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres Steinwälzer R I-XIIWilson's Phalarope Phalaropus tricolor Wilsonwassertreter E o V-VI / VII-XIRed-necked Phalarope * Phalaropus lobatus Odinshühnchen R V-VI / VII-XGrey Phalarope Phalaropus fulicarius Thorshühnchen R o V-VI / VII-XIPomarine Skua Stercorarius pomarinus Spatelraubmöwe N VIII-XIArctic Skua Stercorarius parasiticus Schmarotzerraubmöwe N V / VIII-XLong-tailed Skua Stercorarius longicaudus Falkenraubmöwe N V / VIII-XIGreat Skua Stercorarius skua Skua N V / VIII-XIMediterranean Gull * Larus melanocephalus Schwarzkopfmöwe B/R III-XILittle Gull * Larus minutus Zwergmöwe R IV-XSabine's Gull Larus sabini Schwalbenmöwe N o IX-XIBlack-headed Gull Larus ridibundus Lachmöwe B/R I-XIIRing-billed Gull Larus delawarensis Ringschnabelmöwe E o I-XIIMew Gull Larus canus Sturmmöwe B/R I-XIILesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus Heringsmöwe B/R III-XIHerring Gull Larus argentatus Silbermöwe B/R I-XII

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Caspian Gull Larus cachinnans Steppenmöwe R IX-IVYellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis Mittelmeermöwe R I-XIIIceland Gull Larus glaucoides Polarmöwe R o IX-IVGlaucous Gull Larus hyperboreus Eismöwe R o IX-IVGreat Black-backed Gull Larus marinus Mantelmöwe B/R I-XIIRoss's Gull Hydrocoloeus roseus Rosenmöwe E o I-XIIBlack-legged Kittiwake Rissa tridactyla Dreizehenmöwe N I-XIIIvory Gull Pagophila eburnea Elfenbeinmöwe E o I-XIIGull-billed Tern * Gelochelidon nilotica Lachseeschwalbe B IV-IXCaspian Tern * Hydroprogne caspia Raubseeschwalbe R o V / VII-IXSandwich Tern * Sterna sandvicensis Brandseeschwalbe B IV-XRoseate Tern * Sterna dougallii Rosenseeschwalbe E o IV-IXCommon Tern * Sterna hirundo Flußseeschwalbe B IV-IXArctic Tern * Sterna paradisaea Küstenseeschwalbe B IV-VIIILittle Tern * Sternula albifrons Zwergseeschwalbe B IV-IXWhiskered Tern * Chlidonias hybrida Weißbartseeschwalbe E o VBlack Tern * Chlidonias niger Trauerseeschwalbe B/R IV-IXWhite-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus Weißflügelseeschwalbe E o V-IXCommon Guillemot Uria aalge Trottellumme N I-XIIRazorbill Alca torda Tordalk N I-XIIBlack Guillemot Cepphus grylle Gryllteiste N o I-XIILittle Auk Alle alle Krabbentaucher N o I-XIIAtlantic Puffin Fratercula arctica Papageitaucher N o I-XIIStock Dove Columba oenas Hohltaube B I-XIICommon Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus Ringeltaube B I-XIIEurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto Türkentaube B I-XIIEurasian Turtle Dove Streptopelia turtur Turteltaube B o V-IXCommon Cuckoo Cuculus canorus Kuckuck B IV-IX

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Barn Owl Tyto alba Schleiereule B I-XIIEurasian Eagle Owl * Bubo bubo Uhu B o I-XIISnowy Owl * Bubo scandiacus Schnee-Eule E o XI-IIILittle Owl Athene noctua Steinkauz E o I-XIITawny Owl Strix aluco Waldkauz B o I-XIILong-eared Owl Asio otus Waldohreule B I-XIIShort-eared Owl * Asio flammeus Sumpfohreule B/R I-XIIEuropean Nightjar * Caprimulgus europaeus Ziegenmelker E o V-IXCommon Swift Apus apus Mauersegler B V-XPallid Swift Apus pallidus Fahlsegler E o IV-XAlpine Swift Apus melba Alpensegler E o IV-XCommon Kingfisher * Alcedo atthis Eisvogel R VIII-VEuropean Bee-eater Merops apiaster Bienenfresser E o V-IXHoopoe Upupa epops Wiedehopf E o V-XEurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla Wendehals R V-XGreen Woodpecker Picus viridis Grünspecht E o I-XIIBlack Woodpecker * Dryocopus martius Schwarzspecht E o I-XIIGreat Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major Buntspecht B/R I-XIIMiddle Spotted Woodpecker * Dendrocopos medius Mittelspecht E o I-XIILesser Spotted Woodpecker Dryobates minor Kleinspecht E o I-XIICrested Lark Galerida cristata Haubenlerche E o I-XIIWood Lark * Lullula arborea Heidelerche M III-V / IX-XISkylark Alauda arvensis Feldlerche B/R I-XIIShore Lark Eremophila alpestris Ohrenlerche R X-VSand Martin Riparia riparia Uferschwalbe B/R IV-XBarn Swallow Hirundo rustica Rauchschwalbe B/R IV-XRed-rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica Rötelschwalbe E o IV-XHouse Martin Delichon urbicum Mehlschwalbe B/R IV-X

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Richard's Pipit Anthus richardi Spornpieper E o III-V / IX-XIITawny Pipit * Anthus campestris Brachpieper M IV-V / VIII-XOlive-backed Pipit Anthus hodgsoni Waldpieper E o IX-XITree Pipit Anthus trivialis Baumpieper M IV-V / VIII-XMeadow Pipit Anthus pratensis Wiesenpieper B/R I-XIIRed-throated Pipit Anthus cervinus Rotkehlpieper M o IV-V / VIII-XWater Pipit Anthus spinoletta Bergpieper R IX-IVRock Pipit Anthus petrosus Strandpieper R IX-IVBlue-headed Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava Schafstelze B/R IV-XGrey-headed Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava thunbergi Nordische Schafstelze R IV-XCitrine Wagtail Motacilla citreola Zitronenstelze E o IV-V / VIII-XGrey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea Gebirgsstelze R IX-IVWhite Wagtail Motacilla alba Bachstelze B/R I-XIIPied Wagtail Motacilla alba yarrellii Trauerbachstelze M III-V / VIII-XIWaxwing Bombycilla garrulus Seidenschwanz E o X-IVWhite-throated Dipper Cinclus cinclus Wasseramsel E o X-IVWinter Wren Troglodytes troglodytes Zaunkönig B/R I-XIIDunnock Prunella modularis Heckenbraunelle B/R III-XIEuropean Robin Erithacus rubecula Rotkehlchen B/R I-XIIThrush Nightingale Luscinia luscinia Sprosser M V-VICommon Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos Nachtigall M V-VIBluethroat * Luscinia svecica Blaukehlchen B/R III-IXBlack Redstart Phoenicurus ochrurus Hausrotschwanz B III-XICommon Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus Gartenrotschwanz B/R IV-IXWhinchat Saxicola rubetra Braunkehlchen B/R IV-IXStonechat Saxicola torquata Schwarzkehlchen R II-XISiberian Stonechat Saxicola torquata maura Pallasschwarzkehlchen E o VIII-XII / III-V

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Northern Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe Steinschmätzer B/R IV-XIPied Wheatear Oenanthe pleschanka Nonnensteinschmätzer E o VIII-XIRing Ouzel Turdus torquatus Ringdrossel R IX-XI / III-VBlackbird Turdus merula Amsel B/R I-XIIFieldfare Turdus pilaris Wacholderdrossel B/R I-XIISong Thrush Turdus philomelos Singdrossel B/R III-XIRedwing Turdus iliacus Rotdrossel R IX-VMistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus Misteldrossel B/R I-XIIFan-tailed Warbler Cisticola juncidis Zistensänger E o IV-XICommon Grasshopper Warbler Locustella naevia Feldschwirl B IV-VIIIRiver Warbler Locustella fluviatilis Schlagschwirl E o V-VIISavi's Warbler Locustella luscinioides Rohrschwirl B V-VIIAquatic Warbler * Acrocephalus paludicola Seggenrohrsänger E o V-IXSedge Warbler Acrocephalus schoenobaenus Schilfrohrsänger B IV-VIIIMarsh Warbler Acrocephalus palustris Sumpfrohrsänger B V-VIIIEurasian Reed Warbler Acrocephalus scirpaceus Teichrohrsänger B V-IXGreat Reed Warbler Acrocephalus arundinaceus Drosselrohrsänger E o V-VIIIcterine Warbler Hippolais icterina Gelbspötter B V-VIIIBarred Warbler * Sylvia nisoria Sperbergrasmücke E o VII-XLesser Whitethroat Sylvia curruca Klappergrasmücke B IV-XCommon Whitethroat Sylvia communis Dorngrasmücke B V-XGarden Warbler Sylvia borin Gartengrasmücke B V-IXBlackcap Sylvia atricapilla Mönchsgrasmücke B III-XIGreenish Warbler Phylloscopus trochiloides Grünlaubsänger E o V-XArctic Warbler Phylloscopus borealis Wanderlaubsänger E o V-XPallas's Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus proregulus Goldhähnchen-Laubsänger E o IX-XIYellow-browed Warbler Phylloscopus inornatus Gelbbrauen-Laubsänger E o IX-XIRadde's Warbler Phylloscopus schwarzi Bartlaubsänger E o IX-XI

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Wood Warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix Waldlaubsänger M IV-IXCommon Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita Zilpzalp B III-XWillow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus Fitis B IV-IXGoldcrest Regulus regulus Wintergoldhähnchen B/R I-XIIFirecrest Regulus ignicapillus Sommergoldhähnchen B/R IV-XSpotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata Grauschnäpper B/R V-IXRed-breasted Flycatcher * Ficedula parva Zwergschnäpper M VIII-XPied Flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca Trauerschnäpper R IV-V / VIII-XBearded Tit Panurus biarmicus Bartmeise B/R I-XIILong-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus Schwanzmeise M I-XIIMarsh Tit Parus palustris Sumpfmeise B/R I-XIIWillow Tit Parus montanus Weidenmeise M I-XIICrested Tit Parus cristatus Haubenmeise B I-XIICoal Tit Parus ater Tannenmeise M IX-IVBlue Tit Parus caeruleus Blaumeise B I-XIIGreat Tit Parus major Kohlmeise B I-XIIEurasian Nuthatch Sitta europaea Kleiber B I-XIIEurasian Treecreeper Certhia familiaris Waldbaumläufer E o I-XIIShort-toed Treecreeper Certhia brachydactyla Gartenbaumläufer B I-XIIPenduline Tit Remiz pendulinus Beutelmeise B/R IV-XEurasian Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus Pirol M V-VIIRed-backed Shrike * Lanus collurio Neuntöter B/R V-IXLesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor Schwarzstirnwürger E o V-IXGreat Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor Raubwürger R IX-IVWoodchat Shrike Lanius senator Rotkopfwürger E o V-VII

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Eurasian Jay Garrulus glandarius Eichelhäher B/R I-XIIBlack-billed Magpie Pica pica Elster B I-XIISpotted Nutcracker Nucifraga caryocatactes Tannenhäher M o IX-XIEurasian Jackdaw Corvus monedula Dohle B/R I-XIIRook Corvus frugilegus Saatkrähe B/R I-XIICarrion Crow Corvus c. corone Rabenkrähe B/R I-XIIHooded Crow Corvus c. cornix Nebelkrähe B/R I-XIICommon Raven Corvus corax Kolkrabe B/R I-XIICommon Starling Sturnus vulgaris Star B/R II-XIRose-coloured Starling Sturnus roseus Rosenstar E o IV-XIHouse Sparrow Passer domesticus Haussperling B I-XIIEurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus Feldsperling B I-XIICommon Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs Buchfink B/R I-XIIBrambling Fringilla montifringilla Bergfink M IX-IVEuropean Serin Serinus serinus Girlitz E o III-IXEuropean Greenfinch Chloris chloris Grünfink B/R I-XIIEuropean Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis Stieglitz B/R I-XIIEurasian Siskin Spinus spinus Erlenzeisig M IX-IVCommon Linnet Acanthis cannabina Bluthänfling B/R IV-XTwite Acanthis flavirostris Berghänfling R X-IVCommon Redpoll Acanthis flammula Birkenzeisig B/R I-XIIArctic Redpoll Acanthis hornemanni Polarbirkenzeisig E o X-IIITwo-barred Crossbill Loxia leucoptera Bindenkreuzschnabel E o I-XIICommon Crossbill Loxia curvirostra Fichtenkreuzschnabel M I-XIIParrot Crossbill Loxia pytopsittacus Kiefernkreuzschnabel E o I-XIICommon Rosefinch Carpodacus erythrinus Karmingimpel B V-IXCommon Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula Gimpel M I-XIIHawfinch Coccothraustes coccothraustes Kernbeißer M I-XII

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Lapland Bunting Calcarius lapponicus Spornammer R IX-IVSnow Bunting Plectrophenax nivalis Schneeammer R X-IVYellowhammer Emberiza citrinella Goldammer B/R I-XIIOrtolan Bunting * Emberiza hortulana Ortolan M V-IXRustic Bunting Emberiza rustica Waldammer E o IX-VLittle Bunting Emberiza pusilla Zwergammer E o IX-VYellow-breasted Bunting Emberiza aureola Weidenammer E o V-IXReed Bunting Emberiza schoeniclus Rohrammer B/R III-XBlack-headed Bunting Emberiza melanocephala Kappenammer E o V-IXCorn Bunting Emberiza calandra Grauammer B III-X

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Hunting more or less stopped on the Hallig islands in the 1980s. The BrentGeese have since become more trustful of humans and are easy to observe.

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Annual events

Brent Goose Days in the Biosphere Reserve„Halligen“Every year in May the Hallig community invites holidaymakersand day trippers to the Hallig islands (sites 9 and 10) toexperience nature’s spectacle of arctic bird migration. In April andMay thousands of Brent Geese inundate the Hallig islands feedingon the saltmarshes and building up reserves for the flight to theirbreeding grounds in northern Siberia. The Brent Gose Days offernumerous events for bird lovers of all age groups: bird watching,theatre, games, and guided walks on the mudflats and around theislands, saltmarsh experience and much more.

National Park Administration (+49 (0)4861 96200),www.ringelganstage.de

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Nature Experience in the Katinger WattOn one weekend in May nature lovers can experience nature andvisit the optical instruments exhibition in the Katinger Watt area(site 21).

Leading optical instrument manufacturers present cameras,binoculars and telescopes. You have the opportunity to try out

your favourite binoculars or telescope, obtain tips for naturewatching and nature photography and receive information on thework of the nature conservation organisations involved.

NABU Naturzentrum Katinger Watt, (+49 (0)4862 8004),www.nabu-katinger-watt.de.

Camera, telescope and binocular fair in Katinger Watt.

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Bird WatchAutumn is the ideal time for birdwatching in the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park. During the first weekendin October many birdwatchers take part in the West Coast BirdWatch. Experienced guides help visitors to observe the rich arrayof birdlife and show them the best birdwatching sites.

NABU Naturzentrum Katinger Watt,(+49 (0)4862 8004), www.nabu-katinger-watt.de.

The Brent Goose Days and the Nature Experience in theKatinger Watt are both suitable for children.

Multimar Wattforum is the National Park`s main information centre. It issituated in the harbour town of Tönning and has aquaria, multimediapresentations and a whale exhibition with a skeleton and life size model of aSperm Whale. The centre is open all year round with the exception of the 24th

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Literature

BARTHEL, P.H. (2002): Vögel an Strand und Küste. Kosmos Naturführer (in German), (ISBN 3440091813)

BLEW, J. & P. SÜDBECK (Eds., 2005): Migratory Waterbirds in the Wadden Sea 1980 - 2000. - Wadden Sea Ecosystem No. 20.Common Wadden Sea Secretariat, Trilateral Monitoring and Assessment Group, Joint Monitoring Group of Migratory Birds in theWadden Sea, Wilhelmshaven (www.waddensea-secretariat.org/TMAP/wse20/wse20.html)

GREGOR C. FALK, D. Lehmann (eds., 2002): Nordseeküste: Exkursionen zwischen Sylt und Elbmündung. Gotha, Stuttgart, Klett-Perthes (in German)

HAYMAN, P., J. MARCHANT & T. PRATER (1998): Shorebirds. An Identification Guide to the Waders of the World. - HelmIdentification Guides, A & C Black (ISBN 0713653035)

van de KAM, J., B. ENS, T. PIERSMA & L. ZWARTS (2004): Shorebirds. An illustrated behavioural ecology. - KNNV Publishers,Utrecht (ISBN 90-5011-192-0)

KOFFIJBERG, K., L. DIJKSEN, B. HÄLTERLEIN, K. LAURSEN, P. POTEL & P. SÜDBECK (2006): Breeding Birds in the Wadden Sea in 2001- Results of the Total Survey in 2001 and Trends in Numbers between 1991-2001. - Wadden Sea Ecosystem No. 21. CommonWadden Sea Secretariat, Trilateral Monitoring and Assessment Group, Joint Monitoring Group of Breeding Birds in the Wadden Sea,Wilhelmshaven. http://www.waddensea-secretariat.org/news/publications/publ.html

MADSEN, J., G. CRACKNELL & A.D. FOX (eds., 1999): Goose populations in the western Palearctic. A review of status and distribution.- Wetlands International Publ. 48, Wageningen, National Environmental Research Institute, Rönde(ISBN 87-7772-437-2)

SVENSSON, L., P. J. GRANT, K. MULLARNEY, D. ZETTERSTRÖM (2001): Bird Guide. The most complete field guide to the birds ofBritain and Europe. Collins (ISBN 00007113323)

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Where can I get local information?

In the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park there are more than 20 information centres with exhibitions on the Wadden Searun by local nature protection organisations and by the National Park Administration. Beside the exhibitions, wardens and rangersoffer ornithological excursions, slide shows and information about the area.

More information

National Park and Biosphere ReserveNational Park AdministrationSchlossgarten 1 • D-25832-ToenningPhone +49 (0)4861 616-0info@wattenmeer-nationalpark.dewww.wattenmeer-nationalpark.de

Biosphere Reservewww.halligen.de

Tourism and travelNordsee Tourismus Service GmbHPostfach 1611 • D-25806 [email protected]

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Published by:

National Park AdministrationSchlossgarten 1, D-25832 Toenning

Editor: Dr. Hendrik Brunckhorst

Text: Klaus Günther, Schutzstation Wattenmeer

Language support: David Fleet

Layout: Susanne Woost

Drawings: Winfried Daunicht

Figures: Bernd Hälterlein

Photos: Kai Christensen (page 37), Jutta Förster (13), Klaus Günther (4, 11, 14, 15),Roland Ibrom (36), Klaus Pollmeier (12), Georg Quedens (8), Dr. Martin Stock(3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 35), Klaus Wernicke (5, 16).

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Ornithological Study Group for Schleswig-Holstein andHamburgwww.ornithologie-schleswig-holstein.de

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