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Presterødkilen

Vestfold  >  Norway

One of the best birding sites in the outer Oslo fjord area is the shallow bay of Presterødkilen. More than 260 species of birds have been observed.

Added* by Øistein Moholt
Most recent update 9 května 2022

Description

Presterødkilen nature reserve is a shallow, nutrient-rich wetland, in the transition between brackish water and salt water. It is located to the east of Tønsberg town. Presterødkilen has large areas of exposed mud at low tide and is lined by dense reed beds, but the surroundings beyond that are urban-industrial and not very bird friendly. Presterødkilen is a very good area to see shorebirds. More than 40 species of waders have been recorded here. Also reed birds and birds of prey can be seen and sýkořice vousatá sometimes in winter. With some luck you can see orlovec říční hunting. Among the birds you can observe in the area are strnad rákosní, strnad obecný, berneška bělolící, husice liščí, čírka obecná, kajka mořská, hohol severní, morčák prostřední, ústřičník velký, koliha velká, jespák bojovný, jespák obecný, Chřástal vodní, vodouš šedý and vodouš rudonohý.

Details

Access

Parking: A few spots just before restaurant Biltema. Two seats reserved for the disabled. Click on the P in the map to get directions. You can explore the area from there on foot. There is a hiking trail that is about 2.5 km long and there is a bird hide and a viewing platform. It is not allowed to cycle in the nature reserve.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Mud flats , Sea , Reedbeds

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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