The primary target for the first day of birding in Northwest Jutland is the isthmus of Harboøre and Agger Tange, where the Liim Fjord runs into the North Sea . These last bastions to the west are strategic and central areas for a large number of seabirds and migrating birds. At Harboøre Tange, the birds are best seen from the old country road along the isthmus. The area is dominated by two large and several small shallow brackish water lakes (lagoons), where resting water birds in particular can be seen.

Large numbers of pintails and widgeons arrive in March. These are joined in April by teals, garganeys, shovelers and a few gadwalls. The spring migration of wading birds peaks during the first half of May. The numerous festively dressed ruffs in particular are a spectacular sight. During mild winters, short-billed geese dominate Knopper Enge in particular as early as the beginning of January. During heavy onshore winds, the northernmost outer jetty in Thyborøn harbour offers good viewing of sea birds.

The ferry from Thyborøn will take you to Agger Tange, on the other side of the Liim Fjord – see timetable – http://www.thyboroen.com/erhverv/transport/thyb-agger/main.html.

In the area south of the ferry (Refshalen) you will often see a large number of blackish-grey sandpipers. You can see these birds before taking the ferry to Agger. At Agger Tange, the birds are best viewed from the road. There are very few cars on the road during the migrating season, so it’s easy to pull over when you catch sight of something. At Agger Tange, you can see large flocks of geese and all species of water and wading birds to be found in Denmark . This is one of the best areas in West Jutland for the red-necked phalarope, and there are large numbers of knots, little stints, curlew sandpipers and a few broad-billed sandpipers. Several species of American sandpiper and the grey pharlarope have been seen at Agger Tange. Ringed plovers, golden plovers, grey plovers, lapwings, common snipe, black-tailed and bar-tailed godwits, redshanks and greenshanks can be seen in large numbers.