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Lake Arin

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Thousands of Hvidhovedet Skarveand and Taffeland come to this lake to rest during the autumn migration.

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Most recent update 11 december 2022
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Description

Lake Arin is a circle shaped lake. You can drive around the lake by car. It is easy to see birds in the lake. There are several hills around the lake to be high enough to put a telescope for a nice view. During the breeding season Lake Arin is almost empty in terms of waterfowl. However, it is a place where Hvidhovedet Skarveand and Taffeland gather in autumn. Thousands of Hvidhovedet Skarveand and Taffeland come to this lake for resting during the autumn migration. Other birds you can observe are Pibesvane, Stylteløber, Klyde, Blishøne and Skeand.

Details

Access

It is easy to reach this area by car. There is no public transport. You can drive around the lake by car or bicycle. The best way for exploring is by car. The circular route around the lake is about 17 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Grassland , Lake , Beach , Mud flats , Agriculture , Dunes

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Rocky , Open landscape , Sandy , Wet , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Autumn , Winter , Spring

Best time to visit

Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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