Beschreibung
Skarhult's meadows is a wetland in an agricultural setting. The Braån stream runs through the area and on either side of this there are two wetlands surrounded by meadows and groves. On the north side there is an old train embankment from which you can get an overview and it is possible to cross the river. Even on the south side, there are good views from a hunting tower. Cows with calves as well as bulls walk in the area, so don't go inside the fence!
Breeding birds: Großer Brachvogel, Brandgans, Bekassine, Kiebitz, Rotschenkel, Eisvogel, Rebhuhn, Braunkehlchen, Wiesenschafstelze, Habicht and Sumpfrohrsänger. Species seen regularly but not sure if breeding: Seeadler, Knäkente, Löffelente, Flußregenpfeifer, Kranich,Wasserralle, Säbelschnäbler and Singschwan.
In the grounds around the meadows Wachtel and Wachtelkönig have been heard several times. During migration, geese and gulls rest in the wetlands and in the surrounding fields. Wanderfalke is seen regularly. During the spring, gulls are seen. In summer, waders rest, mainly terns and Kampfläufer but also marine species can be seen. During autumn, flocks of Kiebitz and Goldregenpfeifer rest.
Skarhult is a good place to see resting Zwergschwan. In winter time Steinadler, Bläßgans ,Kurzschnabelgans are seen. Rare species such as Rostgans and Stelzenläufer have been seen. Wild boar and foxes are often seen in the area.
Details
Zugang
Best experienced on foot or by bike. Parking by car can be done by the road just south of the church to go from there to the area via the embankment. There are smaller paths to get closer but be careful not to disturb the nesting birds.
Terrain und Habitat
Feuchtgebiet , Schlammflächen , Landwirtschaft , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Grasland, WiesenBedingungen
Offene Landschaft , SumpfigRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
JaGute Beobachtungszeit
GanzjährigBeste Beobachtungszeit
Frühjahr , WinterRoute
unbefestigte Straße , Schmaler PfadSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
DurchschnittlichErreichbarkeit
Fahrrad , AutoBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinZusätzliche Informationen
Närmaste busstation är Gårdstånga. Åkrarna runtom är högintressanta för örn och gäss under framförallt vinter.