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Torhamns udde

Blekinge  >  Sweden

A peninsula where the east coast of Sweden meets its south coast. Very interesting in times of migration.

Added* by Anders Larsson
Most recent update 10 juni 2020

Description

Torhamns udde is an open peninusla, with a smaller copse in the middle, surrounded by meadows, marshes and bushland. A ringing station is located on the east side of the local.

The place is very interesting in spring and autumn migration, with a great variety of waterfowl , like the migrating Ederfugl in spring. To catch the best of the migration day with S-SE-E wind is to recommend, otherwise the flocks of birds tend to drift out over sea. The area is located in a way that it captures E and SE migrants, in resemblence of Ottenby and 350 spiecies have been seen here over the years.

Torhamn is quite scarse regarding breeding birds but on the western part of the peninsula Klyde is regular and occasionally Mosehornugle and Vestlig Sortstrubet Bynkefugl have been breeding in the area.

Although Torhamn primarily is a migrating area its worth a visit in late autumn an winter when Snespurv , Havørn, Havlit and more rarely Lapværling can be seen.

Details

Access

When reaching Torhamn village follow the narrowing road south, then keep right at the sign Torhamns udde. Park at the parking and walk from there. Be aware of that the area also contains a military testing station (mainly cannons) and due to that the area is ocassionally closed, look for the red flag at the test station next to the parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Sea

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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