Birding Utterslev Mose, Copenhagen

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When: September 2025 Weather: Sunny and warm 18C

OM1mk2 150-400mmg Pro

We were scheduled to bird in the morning but the gale force winds and rain put paid to that…the sun finally came out in the afternoon and we set off about 4pm to Utterslev Mose, about 7km to the north of the city. There are walking trails and viewpoints with observation towers around.

Map showing Utterslev Mose area with marked walking trails and viewpoints, water bodies, and nearby roads.
we stopped where the blue line ends and walked on the lakeside to the right…
A scenic view of a tranquil lake surrounded by greenery, with a clear blue sky and fluffy white clouds. Grass and reeds are in the foreground, creating a natural border along the water's edge.
The lake itself is tranquil with but a few joggers around…we found a small observation tower which was great for bird in flight shots
A group of waterfowl swimming in a calm lake surrounded by tall grasses.
First birds to show were the Coots on the water..
Two male ducks swimming in a pond with autumn leaves floating on the surface.
mallards on the water
A black bird with a distinctive white beak swimming in clear water, surrounded by greenery.
coot on the water
Two ducks swimming on a calm lake with gentle ripples reflecting the sunlight.
Tufted duck
A group of seagulls standing on a wooden pier by a calm lake, surrounded by green reeds and a blue sky.
and on an island far away…these sea gulls perched
A serene view of water with several birds flying and one swimming near wooden posts along the shore.
sea gulls
A grebe swimming in the water, surrounded by gentle waves under a clear blue sky.
great crested grebe
A grebe swimming in a calm body of water, with a clear blue sky reflected on the surface.
great crested grebe
A grebe swimming in a body of water on a sunny day.
great crested grebe
Several birds swimming in a calm water body, with two black birds and one brown bird in the background, under a sunny sky.
Grebe at back, 2 coots and a tufted duck between the coots

One of the reasons I had changed to the OM MFT system was to get better bird-in-flight shots…the observation tower was excellent for this as the birds put on a veritable flying display…

A bird in flight against a backdrop of cloudy sky.
the common wood pigeon
A bird, possibly a duck, flying against a blue sky with some clouds.
some ducks…
Two ducks in flight against a blue sky with clouds.
ducks in formation
A duck flying low over a body of water, with its wings spread and feet retracted.
mallard in flight
A bird in flight with its wings spread wide against a light gray sky, holding a small object in its beak.
jackdaw with acorn in flight
A bird in flight against a clear blue sky, showcasing its wings and body.
black headed gull
A bird in flight against a blue sky with white clouds in the background.
black headed gull
A seagull in flight against a cloudy sky.
gull
A bird in flight against a clear blue sky.
common seagull
A seagull flying against a clear blue sky.
backlit common seagull
A bird in flight against a light gray background, showcasing its wings and body details.
blue jay from far away
A swan gracefully gliding above the water surface, with other birds visible in the background, captured in clear and bright daylight.
Swan above the water
Two swans flying in a blue sky with clouds.
swans in the sky
A group of birds resting on wooden posts and in shallow water, surrounded by green reeds.
cormorants across the lake
A close-up of a bare tree branch against a blue sky with clouds, showcasing the delicate, thin branches swaying in the wind.
the walk around the lake was pleasant
A park scene with a sign and a pathway, featuring a person walking with a child on the grassy area under trees.
as the shadows lengthened
A close-up of a gray bird perched on a branch, surrounded by green leaves.
and this hooded crow bade farewell

Utterslev Mose is a very decent birding location not far from town…. recommended.

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