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Grosshamn

Bohuslän  >  Sweden

Field station in Ramsvikslandet nature reserve on the Bohuslän coast. Visitors are welcome to watch the ringing of birds.

Added* by Ing-Marie Artursson
Most recent update 30 September 2023

Description

Grosshamn Fältstation is located in Ramsvikslandet nature reserve. A landscape characterized by extensive rocky areas are interspersed with wet heaths, meadows and deciduous groves. The small-scale agricultural landscape, with its coherent system of arable land, meadow and pasture, is typical of the Bohuslän coast. The varied topography and an element of lime in the soil also contribute to the diversity of species. The area's coastal meadows and shallow bays are popular resting and nesting places for wading birds. Sometimes seabirds are blown in by storms. The trees and shrubs also attracts birds.

Grosshamn Fältstation welcomes visitors and organizes guided visits, see the info below. Among the birds that have been ringed here are Bluethroat, Greater Whitethroat, Red-backed Shrike, Eurasian Wryneck, Northern Wheatear, European Goldfinch, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Brambling, Whinchat and Ring Ouzel.

Details

Access

Grosshamn Fältstation is located on the coast, 35 km west of the city of Munkedal in Ramsvikslandet nature reserve. To get to the field station drive up to the village of Ramsvik, and from there you can drive up to the small parking of Grosshamn. Click on the P in the map for directions. From the parking it is a 500 meter walk to the field station. For guided visits of Grosshamn Fältstation you can send an email on info@grosshamn.se. For more info see the link to the website below.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Mud flats , Moors/heathland , Sea , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Rocky , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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