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Igeln

Närke  >  Sweden

100 hectare large lake area with surrounding coniferous forest and reed beds. An observation tower gives good views over the lake.

Added* by Kerstin Johansson
Most recent update 17 prosince 2021

Description

Igeln is a lake that is rich in bird life. jeřáb popelavý and labuť zpěvná breed, several birds of prey have forage here, like orlovec říční and moták pochop, as well as puštík obecný and sýc rousný. Different species of ducks and woodpeckers live in or around the lake. Other species include bukač velký, vodouš kropenatý, křivka obecná, sýkora uhelníček, sýkora parukářka, pěvuška modrá and střízlík obecný. Wild boar, moose, fallow deer, deer, badger, fox and hare are found in the area.

Details

Access

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.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Lake , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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