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Målsjön

Kalmar län  >  Sweden

Bird tower with a view over the lake and wet meadows. The area is maintained by Oskarshamns fågelklubb (bird club). A 5 km trail runs around the lake.

Added* by Lennart Kalén
Most recent update 14 března 2025

Description

Målsjön is a lake surrounded by pastures, meadows, and deciduous and coniferous forests. Just northwest of Målsjön is the larger lake Hägern. At the northwestern end of Målsjön is the hamlet of Röstorp. The area has two bird observation towers and tables and benches for coffee. In the area, among others, nest bekasina otavní, čejka chocholatá, bukač velký and moták pochop.

Three good periods to visit the area are the breaking of the ice, the turn of the month April-May and the end of May-June.

Details

Access

Målsjön is located just northeast of the village of Kristdala. Parking is available, about 100 m to the bird watching tower. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. There are also tables with benches. There are a couple of nature trails here. The yellow loop goes around the lake and is about 5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Beach , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

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