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100 hectare large lake area with surrounding coniferous forest and reed beds. An observation tower gives good views over the lake.
Igeln is a lake that is rich in bird life. Common Crane and Whooper Swan breed, several birds of prey have forage here, like Osprey and Western Marsh Harrier, as well as Tawny Owl and Boreal Owl. Different species of ducks and woodpeckers live in or around the lake. Other species include Great Bittern, Green Sandpiper, Common Crossbill, Coal Tit, Crested Tit, Dunnock and Wren. Wild boar, moose, fallow deer, deer, badger, fox and hare are found in the area.
Go east from Kumla to Hallsberg-Pålsbodavägen, take off at Ålsta and past Herrfallsäng, Ämtsäter and take the next crossroads towards Hälla gård - Pålsboda. Just before Pouring, take the small forest road east of the road. Then about 1 km forest road and another 400 m bad forest road to the right in T-cross. Park at the turning area at the end of the road, follow the path to the observation tower.
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