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Sikåstornet

Jämtland  >  Sweden

Bird observation tower strategically located between wetlands and arable land with forest nearby. Parking adjacent to the tower.

Added* by Tor Persson
Most recent update 16 April 2022

Description

At Sikåstornet you can see the most common birds found in central Norrland's hinterland. Both wetland and arable land are located in close proximity of the observation tower. In the spring, migrating birds of prey are often seen waving north or towards the nearby mountains. Among the birds you can encounter are Greylag Goose, Taiga Bean Goose, Canada Goose, European Golden Plover, Northern Lapwing, Whimbrel, Eurasian Curlew, Eurasian Woodcock, Common Snipe, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Common Greenshank, Common Redshank, Wood Sandpiper, Black-headed Gull, Little Gull, Common Gull, Common Tern, Arctic Tern, Black-throated Diver, Red-throated Diver, Grey Heron, Osprey, European Honey-buzzard, Golden Eagle, Hen Harrier, Western Marsh Harrier, Eurasian Goshawk, Sparrowhawk, White-tailed Eagle, Common Buzzard, Northern Hawk Owl, Great Grey Owl, Long-eared Owl, Short-eared Owl, Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Black Woodpecker, Eurasian Kestrel, Merlin, Icterine Warbler, Sand Martin, Barn Swallow, Wood Warbler, Willow Warbler, Common Chiffchaff, Garden Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Goldcrest, Eurasian Nuthatch, Wren, Common Starling, Mistle Thrush, Song Thrush, Redwing, Fieldfare, Ring Ouzel, Spotted Flycatcher, European Robin, Bluethroat, Pied Flycatcher, Common Redstart, Whinchat, Northern Wheatear, Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Western Yellow Wagtail, White Wagtail, Meadow Pipit, Tree Pipit, Brambling, Eurasian Bullfinch, Greenfinch, Common Redpoll, Eurasian Siskin, Lapland Bunting, Yellowhammer, Reed Bunting, Nutcracker, Siberian Jay, Northern Shoveler, Eurasian Wigeon, Northern Pintail, Common Teal, Common Pochard, Common Goldeneye, Goosander, Red-breasted Merganser, Black Grouse, Hazel Grouse, Slavonian Grebe and Common Cuckoo.

Details

Access

Parking adjacent to the tower. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Beach , Mud flats , Agriculture , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushes , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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