FISHERIES AND MARITIME MUSEUM 13 OYSTERSAFARI 14 BLACK SUN

BLACK SUN

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Only a few experiences reveal the majesty of nature as does the Black Sun phenomenon (a murmuration of starlings).

It is breathtaking to see the large flocks of hundreds of thousands of starlings, whether they are dancing in the evening sky or simply gathering to find a place for the night among the reeds. During the spring and autumn migration of these birds this fascinating sight may be seen in many places along the Wadden Sea, and you might well be lucky to encounter the flocks.

But taking one of the many arranged tours with a nature guide is a good idea, the starlings often change resting places, and local knowledge is needed to forecast the current locations.

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WADDEN SEA SEALS

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Nowhere can you see Denmark’s largest predator, the seals, at such close quarters as in the Wadden Sea. There are many sandbanks where the seals go to bask and breed. Today, seals are protected, and it is estimated that approximately 5,000 seals live in the Danish section of the Wadden Sea.

At Koresand south of Mandø or at Langjord near Sønderho on Fanø you can get close to a seal sandbank on foot, but otherwise the Fisheries and Maritime Museum in Esbjerg is a good place to get to know the seals better. At the Museum’s sealarium, you can see the seals being fed twice a day, hear about their lives and watch them romp in the water.

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WADDEN SEA FORAGING TRIP

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On a Wadden Sea tour, one experiences the Wadden Sea’s plant and wildlife, where the nature guide, through narratives, makes it all present and at the same time puts the area’s great importance into a global perspective.

When you see the monotonous Wadden Sea landscape, it is difficult to imagine that this particular area is one of the world’s most productive nature areas.

Depending on the season, this trip will vary. The trip here can be performed in different effort levels.

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