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Gösjön

Dalsland  >  Sweden

Shallow small lake in the northern part of an agricultural landscape. Reeds and surrounding mixed forest.

Added* by Carlsson Björn
Most recent update 10 July 2020

Description

Lake Gösjön is one of the few shallow, nutritious lakes with rich bird life in this area of Sweden (Dalsland). You can see Gadwall and Western Marsh Harrier here, which are not common as breeding birds in Dalsland. The lake therefore is a natural gathering place in the cultivated landscape for water-related species. So you can see many geese and ducks and other nice birds like Great Bittern, Common Crane, Osprey, Common Raven, Sedge Warbler and Yellowhammer. You can observe the birds here while walking on the trail, but the best views are from the bird observation tower. The deciduous forest around the bird tower at Gösjön is also good for forest birds.

Details

Access

Park at the rest area along highway 45 north of the lake (Click on the P on the map to go there directly). Enter through the gate in the game fence and follow it south to the bird tower.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Plain , Lake , Reedbeds , Agriculture , Grassland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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