You can experience the flight of starlings, known as “Black Sun”, in the spring (ca. 20th March until 25th April) and in the autumn (ca. 15th September until 20th October).


The starlings gather at dusk – roughly an hour before sunset – before settling for the night in the thickets of reeds in the marshes. It is almost impossible to say when and where you can watch the starlings, as they frequently change abode. The best chances of seeing Black Sun are at the embankment of Rømø, in the thickets of reeds at the lake, Rudbøl sø, and at the border village, Møllehus Grænse/Aventoft. Remember to bring your passport along, as the starlings often choose to settle south of the border.

When you are in luck, and the starlings come to the place, where you are waiting, you will see large flocks of starlings arriving from all four corners of the earth within barely 35 minutes. Most often, the flocks gather in one gigantic flock, which flies back and forth across the thicket of reeds, and when it is almost dark, settles amongst the tall reeds - it seems as if the flock is sucked down, and the Black Sun ballet is suddenly over. 

     

We hope, you enjoy your experiences of the splendid natural phenomenon in our region, and kindly request you to abide by the following directions:
- So as not to scare the starlings away, you are kindly requested not to stand on top of the dike. Instead, bring a cushion, or blanket, along to sit on, and settle yourselves on the side of the dike. Kindly seat yourselves on the same side of the reeds, as the other visitors. If there are people on all sides of the reeds, the birds are afraid to come down, and they fly elsewhere.

The starlings gather at dusk - roughly an hour before sunset – before settling for the night in the thickets of reeds in the marshes. It is almost impossible to say when and where you can watch the starlings, as they frequently change abode. The best chances of seeing Black Sun are at the embankment of Rømø, in the thickets of reeds at the lake, Rudbøl Sø, and at the border village, Møllehus Grænse/Aventoft. Remember to bring your passport, as the starlings often choose to settle south of the border.

When you are in luck, and the starlings come to the place, where you are waiting, you will see large flocks of starlings arriving from all four corners of the earth within barely 35 minutes. Most often, the flocks gather in one gigantic flock, which flies back and forth across the thicket of reeds, and when it is almost dark, settles amongst the tall reeds - it seems as if the flock is sucked down, and the Black Sun ballet is suddenly over.