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Description
It's not more than fair to start with the downside of Örtofta, the smell. The efflux from the sugar mill is sometimes quite odorus. The banks around the ponds are also very muddy a lot of the time. But if one can live with that the site is nice and gives good views of the birds.
Örtofta is a inland site that consists of a number of ponds. Were to watch birds is determined by the levels of water in them. In the surrounding bushes and landscape other birds than those attracted by the ponds can be seen, fex Peregrine Falcon , Eurasian Hobby and Grasshopper Warbler.
The nutritious water in the ponds draw a variety of shorebirds, especially tringa waders but also calidri fex Temminck's Stint , Broad-billed Sandpiper but also Ruff. But even more rare visitors have been seen, fex Pectoral Sandpiper, Long-billed Dowitcher and Sharp-tailed Sandpiper. Except waders the site sometimes offers Black-necked Grebe.
When crossing the stream, just after the parking, it is worth to look for Common Kingfisher.
Details
Access
If going by public transport take the train to Örtofta station and walk.
If going by car, drive to Örtofta station, take Centralgatan, turn left on Löddeåvägen and finally in to Brovägen and park by the stream.
Terrain and Habitat
Mud flats , LakeConditions
WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Summer , AutumnBest time to visit
Autumn , SummerRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Note: The area is an active work site, they don't mind birdwatchers but make space for the machines and personel.