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Locality
Amager Fælled
(Denmark)
55.650108 12.575500
283
Description:
A fill-up locality, in older days used as a garbage dump for the larger part of the city. The strip along the eastern border has always remained natural habitat, Strandengen - beach and coastal meadows, but the area has status as an urban park now and is under pressure from an increasing population and use, as well as urban claims, especially in the southern part where a new housing project (Fælledby) is being build (2024-26).
The habitat is mostly a mix of open grassland and hawthorn thickets. In the north there is a more forest-like grove, Lunden, and along the eastern border a larger reed-surrounded lake, Grønjordssøen, that some years dries out. In the center of the area larger hills, Højene, have been created serving as lookouts. Along the old beach meadow strip along the eastern border several minor waterholes can be found, and another larger lake, Vagthussøen, is found on the plateau near the open grassland area in the south. A newly constructed canal, Den landskabelige kanal, is winding its way through the northeastern part of the area, continuing into the neighboring part of the city.
INTERESTS:
Birds: Most interesting as a spring locality where migrants tend to be 'funneled' here and being trapped as they meet the urban wall on their way north. Especially Phylloscopus warblers can be found in large numbers on passage. Thrush Nightingale used to have a breeding stronghold here, and is still present, but with the brutal maintenance of the area where live stock is introduced and understory in general being removed, they have a hard time. Marsh Warblers can also still be found, as well as a few Icterine Warblers and Common Grasshopper Warbler. Greater Whitethroat is very common Grønjordssøen holds several breeding duck species (Garganey, Tufted Duck, Common Pochard, Mallard, Graylag Goose and more) and both Red-necked and Little Grebe. In 2024 two Horned Grebes were tempted by the locality and stayed for several weeks before heading north. Bearded Reedlings, Sedge and Reed Warblers too can be found in the reedbeds. In older days, 50 years ago, both Short-eared Owl and Rough-legged Hawk were common winter visitors but both species are now rare - at the locality and in general in Denmark.
Dragonflies:The best places to find dragonflies in general is along Strandengen at the various water holes there and the newly-build canal in the north, Den Landskabelige Kanal. Vagthussøen on the plateau is also housing a few species.
Strandengen-syd (Robust Spreadwing, Common Spreadwing, Azure Bluet, Variable Bluet, Common Bluet, Common Bluetail, Small Bluetail, Migrant Hawker, Blue Emperor, Broad-bodied Chaser, Four-spottet Chaser, Yellow-winged Darter, Ruddy Darter, Common Darter) holds a good population of Robust Spreadwing [Sortmærket Kobbervandnymfe] in the wet part north of the
ACCESS (free 24/7):
Limited by Artillerivej to the west, Vejlands Alle to the south and Ørestads Boulevard to the east. You can access the area on foot or bike, and from all sides where paths reach the perimeter, see map. In car you can enter the parking space from Artillerivej at the northwestern part of the Plateau.
The habitat is mostly a mix of open grassland and hawthorn thickets. In the north there is a more forest-like grove, Lunden, and along the eastern border a larger reed-surrounded lake, Grønjordssøen, that some years dries out. In the center of the area larger hills, Højene, have been created serving as lookouts. Along the old beach meadow strip along the eastern border several minor waterholes can be found, and another larger lake, Vagthussøen, is found on the plateau near the open grassland area in the south. A newly constructed canal, Den landskabelige kanal, is winding its way through the northeastern part of the area, continuing into the neighboring part of the city.
INTERESTS:
Birds: Most interesting as a spring locality where migrants tend to be 'funneled' here and being trapped as they meet the urban wall on their way north. Especially Phylloscopus warblers can be found in large numbers on passage. Thrush Nightingale used to have a breeding stronghold here, and is still present, but with the brutal maintenance of the area where live stock is introduced and understory in general being removed, they have a hard time. Marsh Warblers can also still be found, as well as a few Icterine Warblers and Common Grasshopper Warbler. Greater Whitethroat is very common Grønjordssøen holds several breeding duck species (Garganey, Tufted Duck, Common Pochard, Mallard, Graylag Goose and more) and both Red-necked and Little Grebe. In 2024 two Horned Grebes were tempted by the locality and stayed for several weeks before heading north. Bearded Reedlings, Sedge and Reed Warblers too can be found in the reedbeds. In older days, 50 years ago, both Short-eared Owl and Rough-legged Hawk were common winter visitors but both species are now rare - at the locality and in general in Denmark.
Dragonflies:The best places to find dragonflies in general is along Strandengen at the various water holes there and the newly-build canal in the north, Den Landskabelige Kanal. Vagthussøen on the plateau is also housing a few species.
Strandengen-syd (Robust Spreadwing, Common Spreadwing, Azure Bluet, Variable Bluet, Common Bluet, Common Bluetail, Small Bluetail, Migrant Hawker, Blue Emperor, Broad-bodied Chaser, Four-spottet Chaser, Yellow-winged Darter, Ruddy Darter, Common Darter) holds a good population of Robust Spreadwing [Sortmærket Kobbervandnymfe] in the wet part north of the
ACCESS (free 24/7):
Limited by Artillerivej to the west, Vejlands Alle to the south and Ørestads Boulevard to the east. You can access the area on foot or bike, and from all sides where paths reach the perimeter, see map. In car you can enter the parking space from Artillerivej at the northwestern part of the Plateau.
Vagthussøen
Den landskabelige kanal - nord (DLK-nord)
Strandeng-nord
Strandeng-midt
Strandeng-syd
Strandeng-kanalstien
