Albue Bird Decoy

This bird decoy was established in 1880 and has been run by Fanø Hunting Association since 1952. The association use the decoy to breed ducks. They make sure the approx. 300 ducks are fed, and they have helped hatch at least 300 ducks a year. Thanks to a fence, these ducks have been free to fly to and from the bird decoy within the distance of 1,8 km without the risk of being shot.

Even though the decoy no longer functions to catch birds, it is still partly operational, so it is possible to have an idea of how it worked. During peak season you can see this on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 13.30 to 17.00. Here, you’ll be met by the Decoy Master who can tell you all about the bird decoy. It is also possible to buy something to drink or a small bag of food for the ducks.

There are four bird decoys on Fanø. The first were established in the middle of the 1800s. Back then the decoys were used for catching wild ducks and migratory birds using domesticated decoy ducks. The caught ducks were then put down by the Catch Master. Today, it is no longer legal to catch and kill these birds as the area is protected. Some of the bird decoys are however used for ringing birds.

All the bird decoys on Fanø are located in scenic surroundings.