Beschreibung
Ölstadsjön is a nature reserve and one of the best sites for dabbling ducks in the municipality of Finspång. Although not nearly as good as the sites on the Östgöta plain Knäkente, Krickente, Stockente, Pfeifente and Löffelente have all been sighted. The lake has a quite restricted area of open water so the amounts are often lacking. Other common ducks of the diving kind have also been observed. The lake was once known for its population of breeding Ohrentaucher, and even Schwarzhalstaucher although they are both now gone. Around the lake relatively large amounts of geese often rest all seasons except winter. Most common are Weißwangengans, Kanadagans and Graugans, although Bläßgans also have been sighted. Silberreiher has been sighted and Graureiher is common.
The area around Ölstadsjön is rich in birds of prey with wetland birds like Rohrweihe, Mäusebussard, Raufußbussard, Seeadler, and Kornweihe often beein observed along with visitors from the forest like Sperber, Habicht and Fischadler.
On the field Feldlerche, Waldwasserläufer, Stieglitz, Star Kiebitz, Wiesenpieper and Bluthänfling are often seen. Even Wachtel has been heard. In the lake some gulls and tern are often sighted.
In the reeds Wasserralle, Rohrammer, Rohrdommel (not often), Schilfrohrsänger, and Teichrohrsänger are observed.
Details
Zugang
There are 2 parking spots and 3 birding towers/platforms around the lake. At the northern parking spot it is extremely easy to get to the platform. There are a few trails around the lake. Click on the P in the map for directions.


