Scharhörn, Desert island in North Sea, Germany
Scharhörn is an uninhabited island in the Wadden Sea near Hamburg, covering around 43 hectares of salt marshes and sand flats. The island provides breeding and stopover habitat for numerous migratory bird species.
Research by the Institute of Avian Research began on the island in 1939 and continued until 1975, uncovering fundamental information about bird migration patterns. This scientific work laid the groundwork for the site's later protection as a nature reserve.
Bird wardens maintain a seasonal presence on the island from April to October, documenting species and protecting breeding grounds from disturbances.
The island is closed to regular visitors and requires special permits and boat transport from nearby areas. Only authorized bird wardens and researchers are allowed to visit.
More than 160 bird species have been documented here, including rare visitors like the Hoopoe. This exceptional variety makes the small island a destination for bird experts worldwide.
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