A rare cinereous vulture brought birdwatching joy to Malmö
What a lovely surprise from the balcony! On Saturday 17 October, August Thomasson spotted an unusual visitor above the city.
From his balcony in central Malmö, birdwatcher August Thomasson saw a cinereous vulture flying above the city. The bird first appeared over Central Station and then headed towards Limhamn, where others also spotted it. August photographed and filmed the exciting visit. These vultures usually live in southern Europe and parts of Asia, making the encounter a very special experience of nature. According to Sydsvenskan, Saturday 17 October was the first time the species had been seen in Skåne; the sightings had not yet been officially verified when the article was published on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 14:00 Swedish local time.