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Svartskatan

Norrbotten  >  Sweden

Bird observation tower with good views of a shallow bay with lots of birds in the spring.

Added* by Ravi Kappel
Most recent update 9 February 2022

Description

Svartskatan is a shallow bay where many birds can be seen, especially in spring. From a bird tower you have splendid views over the area. Among the birds you can see are Common Teal, Common Goldeneye, Eurasian Wigeon, Eurasian Coot, Greylag Goose, Whooper Swan, Tufted Duck, Eurasian Curlew, White-tailed Eagle and Short-eared Owl.

Details

Access

Parking space at Svartskatavägen with space for a few cars. Click on yhe P in the map to get directions. From the parking it is a short walk through the forest to the bird tower.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , River , Reedbeds , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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