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This bog is located at the edge of both Mittlandsskogen and the great alvar of Öland. Giving the possibility of finding birds from all three habitats.
The great variety of habitats in and around the bog of Södra Utmossen host a wide variety of birds. In spring species like Garganey and Northern Shoveler breed here. While during a summer night Eurasian Nightjar, Spotted Crake and Common Quail can be heard. Even during winter you have a change at finding interesting species like Great Grey Shrike and Grey Partridge. Eurasian Wryneck, Barred Warbler and Eurasian Hobby can also be found here.
Two platforms can be found here overlooking the bog. The northern platform was build recently.
The bog is located only 10 km south-east of Färjestaden. From Torslunda you drive through Kalkstad. There is a parking lot especially for visitors to the bog located in a small vilage along the road. From the parking lot you walk south through a horse pasture to arrive at the platforms.
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