




Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

Western yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava)

Western yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava)

The birds were probably taking advantage of the cows disturbing insects on their grazing march.

In the meadows, I observed large bands of Barnacle and Greylag geese, and also Fallow deers (Dama dama).


The most delighting ingredients of this excursion were certainly the raptor observations: an Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) glided in the wind not far above me, a Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) darted from right to left in front of me, frightening scores of crows and jackdaws, before perching on a tree, a Common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) displayed its characteric hovering flight while searching for food, and a Western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) slowly passed above a pond’s shore, scanning the reeds in quest for frogs or small mammals.

The southernmost part of Vestamager is a restricted reserve containing a large pool which welcomed a mass of waders and ducks. I could not identify every species (I had left my book at home…), but the Northen lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) were not quiet enough to dodge my attention. I visited an birdwatching cabin sheltering lots of swallow nests… inside! Needless to say, it was really dirty, but the birds were gone.

Unknown wader - Sanderling or Red knot?

Unknown wader – Sanderling or Red knot?

The sun had played hide and seek with the clouds for an hour or two, but it eventually resigned, leaving the clouds rule the sky. I managed to dodge most of the raindrops, but I was not completely at ease… the weather forecast was much better! Anyway, the area is promising, so I’m sure I’ll come back.

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