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Måkläppen is a nature reserve that protrudes from the Falsterbo peninsula in southwestern Sweden. It was created by sandbanks built on top of a moraine core. The Måkläppen nature reserve and nature conservation association was formed in 1899.The appearance of Måkläppen changes as sand builds up and is taken away by wind, ocean currents, storm surges and high tides. These processes, in addition to abrasion and beach erosion, removes the sand previously sent there. In the Middle Ages it is believed some temporary settlements may have existed on the island.

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  • Måkläppen is a nature reserve that protrudes from the Falsterbo peninsula in southwestern Sweden. It was created by sandbanks built on top of a moraine core. The Måkläppen nature reserve and nature conservation association was formed in 1899.The appearance of Måkläppen changes as sand builds up and is taken away by wind, ocean currents, storm surges and high tides. These processes, in addition to abrasion and beach erosion, removes the sand previously sent there. Many kinds of waterfowl nest at Måkläppen, and it is an important site for harbor and grey seals. Because of the area's natural importance, no access is allowed from February to the end of October. Depending on how currents change, one might encounter small to large remnants of wooden ships up to several hundred years old when walking along the sandbar. In the Middle Ages it is believed some temporary settlements may have existed on the island. (en)
  • Måkläppen är ett naturreservat inom den historiska Skanör med Falsterbo stads område i Vellinge kommun i Skåne. Det består av en landremsa som sticker ut från Falsterbonäset. Det bildades som naturreservat 1971, men redan 1902 var området skyddat (genom ett arrende). Måkläppen omfattar en yta på 785 hektar, varav 30 hektar på land och 755 hektar vatten. Landarealen utgörs av låglänta och ofta föränderliga sandrevlar. Det har vid flera tillfällen format en separat ö, under andra tider en långsmal halvö. (sv)
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  • Måkläppen är ett naturreservat inom den historiska Skanör med Falsterbo stads område i Vellinge kommun i Skåne. Det består av en landremsa som sticker ut från Falsterbonäset. Det bildades som naturreservat 1971, men redan 1902 var området skyddat (genom ett arrende). Måkläppen omfattar en yta på 785 hektar, varav 30 hektar på land och 755 hektar vatten. Landarealen utgörs av låglänta och ofta föränderliga sandrevlar. Det har vid flera tillfällen format en separat ö, under andra tider en långsmal halvö. (sv)
  • Måkläppen is a nature reserve that protrudes from the Falsterbo peninsula in southwestern Sweden. It was created by sandbanks built on top of a moraine core. The Måkläppen nature reserve and nature conservation association was formed in 1899.The appearance of Måkläppen changes as sand builds up and is taken away by wind, ocean currents, storm surges and high tides. These processes, in addition to abrasion and beach erosion, removes the sand previously sent there. In the Middle Ages it is believed some temporary settlements may have existed on the island. (en)
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  • Måkläppen (en)
  • Måkläppens naturreservat (sv)
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