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Description
Børsesjø is a shallow and nutrient-rich lake just east of the city of Skien. The lake is providing a sanctuary for waterbirds in the otherwise industrialised region of Grenland. Parts of the lake are completely overgrown with reeds and other water plants. The lake has an average depth of 2.1 meters, the largest depth is 4.8 meters. Several species breed here. Good chance to see Вівсянка звичайна, Вівсянка очеретяна, Пастушок, Лунь очеретяний, Гоголь зеленоголовий and different species of ducks and geese. Скопа hunt in the lake regularly and Підсоколик великий is seen once in a while. A path leads to a tower hide.
Details
Access
Børsesjø is best accessible from the parking place at Gjerpen Church. A marked path (500 m) leads to the "Fugletårnet" (birdwatching tower). Access to the reserve is not permitted from the 15th of April to the 1st of July with the exception of the path to the observation tower. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the parking place.
Terrain and Habitat
Lake , ReedbedsConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Summer , AutumnRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
There are two towers. One in the South-West and one in the North-West.