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Tankow / Ummanz birdwatching platform

Tankow / Ummanz birdwatching platform
A popular viewing platform for watching the "birds of happiness", the cranes. The village of Tankow is located in the north-east of the island of Ummanz, in the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park. Tankow is particularly well-known among birdwatchers. In spring and fall, the pleasant cry of geese, cranes and other migratory birds breaks the silence of the area, which is also known as a European crane resting place. The best place to observe the migratory birds is from the recommended vantage points. The same applies to observing the cranes as they forage. One of these viewing platforms is located in Tankow. The Ummanz Information Center in Waase offers regular guided tours.

Birdwatching platform Tankow on Ummanz on the Baltic Sea

The Tankow birdwatching platform is located in the north-east of the island of Ummanz - a small, natural island not far from Rügen in the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park. This vantage point on the Baltic Sea offers visitors a unique opportunity to observe cranes, geese and other migratory birds in their natural habitat. The area is considered a crane resting place of European importance.

Watching cranes and migratory birds in the Western Pomerania Lagoon National Park

Thousands of migratory birds populate the Bodden landscape around Tankow, especially in spring and fall. The characteristic call of the cranes - often referred to in folklore as the "birds of happiness" - then breaks the silence of the extensive area. From the viewing platform, the animals can be observed both in flight and foraging in the surrounding meadows without disturbing them.

Guided birdwatching on Ummanz with Ummanz Information

If you want to experience the birdlife around Tankow up close, you can take part in regular guided tours offered by Ummanz Information in nearby Waase. Knowledgeable guides explain the behavior of migratory birds and provide information on the best times and places to observe them in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region.