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		Lejodden is located north of Korsør at the Great Belt. The area consists of coast, common fields, meadows, and a lake, "Lejsø". Lejodden seen from the south. To the left the Great Belt, to the right in the background the lake "Lejsø". Photo in double size (37K Jpeg) Lejodden is particularly known for shorebirds. Most of the common species can be seen, and they often appear in large numbers. But rarities may also show up. Stone Curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus), American Golden-Plover (Pluvialis dominica), Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos), and Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) are examples of rare species that have been recorded on Lejodden. The birds can be observed from a field road south of Lejsø.

As part of a Special Protection Area according to the EU Birds Directive, access to the area is restricted. You are allowed to walk along the coast and on the roads. The route marked with red dots on the signs in the area is just a suggestion. 
Sign in triple size (106K Jpeg)

My favourite route to Lejodden is from the south via Halskov Bar. By car: Take exit 43 off E20, drive southwards and towards the Great Belt Bridge abutment following the signs to "Isbåd Museet" ("Iceboat Museum"), park at the museum. The parking ground is marked on the map. Walk under the bridge, round the back of the first cliff, continue northwards along the coast or over the second cliff. After 20 minutes you are at the southwestern corner of Lejsø.

Alternatively, it is possible to get to Lejodden from the east. Drive towards the Musholm Bay Holiday Centre, about 600 m after Korsør railway station there's a parking place with the sign "Strandgæster" ("Beach Guests"), park there, follow the trail northwards to Musholm Bugt (Musholm Bay) then westwards along the beach. The parking place is shown on the signs. You may also use that route if you come by train.

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Latest observations from DOFbasen: Lejodde, Lejsø, Halsskov Odde

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) on Lejodden. 1975-05-11.

Text and photos: Stig Linander, created: 1998-11-17, last revised: 2006-10-18