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Description
The beach meadows of Nivå Strandeng are an important resting place for migratory and wintering birds all year round. In the spring, resting waders such as meriharakka , suosirri , rantasipi , punakuiri can be seen, and also birds of prey migrating and many ristisorsa. In autumn, flocks of sepelhanhi , haapana and töyhtöhyyppä roost in the area. silkkiuikku , merimetso, laulujoutsen , kanadanhanhi, jouhisorsa, haapana, tukkasotka and telkkä visit the area in winter.
All year round you can see flocks of merimetso , harmaalokki , merilokki. Birds of prey are also seen and tuulihaukka , hiirihaukka and varpushaukka nest in the area.
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Access
Nivå Strandeng is located east of the town of Nivå along the bay of Nivå (Nivåbugten). You can take the train to Nivå. From the train station it is about a 1,5 km walk to Nivå Strandeng. If you are by car or bike, you can park along the road. Press P on the map for directions to the parking spot. From there it is a short walk to the observation tower.