Blåvand Fuglestation

Blåvand Fuglestation is a bird observatory and ringing station at Blåvands Huk on Denmark's southwestern coast, one of the country's best-known spots for watching bird migration.

About Blåvand Fuglestation

Blåvand Fuglestation was founded in 1963 by the Danish Ornithological Society (Dansk Ornitologisk Forening). Its first observer, Thomas Thelle, moved to the site on 10 August 1963, and the station has operated as a migration monitoring and bird ringing site ever since.

History

In its first autumn in 1963, observers at the station recorded notable seabirds for Danish records, including 17 Sabine's gulls, 30 storm petrels, and 7 little auks. The station received funding from the Carlsberg Foundation in 1965, helping establish it as a serious research site.

Location & getting there

The station is at Fyrvej 81, Blåvand, on the Blåvands Huk headland in southwestern Denmark, a stretch of coast especially known for autumn bird migration.

Visiting Blåvand Fuglestation

Blåvand Fuglestation offers accommodation and guided ringing tours, making it possible to see bird ringing in progress. Check the station's website for current opening times and tour availability before visiting.

See your named star from here

Blåvand Fuglestation is built for watching birds rather than stars, but its remote coastal setting away from city lights is the kind of place that also lends itself to a clear night sky. Name a star or browse the catalogue to see where it sits.