Hults Hamn

Kristinehamn, Värmland > Sweden

Good area to watch bird migration in the spring, mainly for swans, geese, divers, ducks, waders, seagulls and terns.

Added* by Lars Peter Jansson
Most recent update 4 november 2020

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Description

Much of the spring migration passes here at Hults hamn in the northeastern corner of Lake Vänern. Winds from northeast-southeast are most favorable. Best time for birding is April-May. Nice light in the morning. The area has good parking facilities.

Details

Access

Follow road 26 south from Kristinehamn. After about 5 km turn right towards Hult. Continue 10 km to Hultkorset, from there turn right on a small gravel road, after about 500 meters you are there. The premises are located at Hults summer home, where there are good parking opportunities and the opportunity to park a caravan and motorhome for a fee. Best time is from dawn onwards.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Beach , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

The place can easily accommodate 20 bird watchers. You stand on the beach and look west over Lake Vänern.

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Top 5 birds

1. Füstös réce
(Melanitta fusca)

2. Pehelyréce
(Somateria mollissima)

3. Kis goda
(Limosa lapponica)

4. Fekete réce
(Melanitta nigra)

5. Nagy póling
(Numenius arquata)

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