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Description
Migrating birds (mostly waterfowl) can be found seen from Ekudden. Especially in autumn (September/Oktober). Then Thousands of Helsingi, Margæs, Rauðhöfðaönd and Æðarfugl have been seen. Hundreds of Urtönd, Grafönd, Hrafnsönd and Korpönd have been migrating during the right weather.
On the Cobs around Kvädö large colonies of Dílaskarfur, Kría, Sílaþerna, Stormmáfur and Hettumáfur. There is also one of the few colonies of Ránþerna in Sweden at Röskären. If the weather is harsh, arctic waders sometimes stop on the cobs. The cobs are also one of the best wintering areas for Sendlingur.
The open sea next to Ekudden is often open and holds large amounts of wintering Gulönd, Hávella and Hvinönd. Smaller amounts of wintering Hrafnsönd, Toppönd, Brandönd and Toppgoði can be found. During late autumn and winter large amounts (at most 3500) of Hvinönd and Skúfönd winter at Licknewarpsfjärden. Hvítönd, is found up until April but is most common in early December. Smaller amounts of dabbling ducks (Gargönd, Rauðhöfðaönd and Urtönd) and Skutulönd also winter in the bays. The large area of forests bring wintering Gullörn, Gáshaukur and Sparrhaukur. The fields often hold wintering Músvákur, and cobs Haförn.
During spring resting loons have been seen. Passerine birds sometimes rest at Ekudden. Rare birds like Blábrystingur (northern subsp), Húsaskotta, and Krókfinka have been seen. Grebes have been seen resting during the spring (Sefgoði, Toppgoði (most common), and Flórgoði) are often found.
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Parking can be done at Licknewarpsfjärden, at Ekudden, and at gamla Fågelvik. There is a Birdwatching tower at Ekudden.