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Rate birdingplace Poroy Reservoir
Description
The area is a mosaic of shallow wetland, agriculture lands, natural oak forest, sandy banks and grasslands. The forest can produce Sørgemejse, Korttået Træløber, Grønspætte, Mellemflagspætte, Lille Flagspætte and Stor Flagspætte, while Syrisk Flagspætte is possible in the near village of Poroy. The shallowest part of Poroy Reservoir is the place of occurence of Rustand, and during migration periods - of various waders. Biæder breeds in the area, Hærfugl can be seen, too. The site is situated on one of the flyways with intensive migration (especially in autumn) of storks, pelicans and birds of prey.
Details
Access
Follow the Road 90622 towards Poroy Village and about 1,5 km before the village you will be near an oak forest. Here you can park the car and explore the woodland walking. Then you can continue and do some birding in the village itself. Later get to the easternmost part of the village, follow the cart truck towards the open valley to the North-East and you will arrive at the shallowest part of Poroy Resrvoir. You can leave the car near the truck and explore the site on foot.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Lake , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , City/villageConditions
Flat , Hilly , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Spring , Summer , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
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