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Description
Waterfowl use Mingen as feeding grounds during the spring migration. Most common among these are Hvítönd, Rauðhöfðaönd, Urtönd, Bleshæna and Álft. Some of whom stay during the summer. The large amounts of reeds serve as breeding grounds for birds like Brúnheiðir, Síkjasöngvari, Sefþvari, Keldusvín and sometimes Dílarella. Many of whom have their northermost outpost in the lake (in Sweden). The deciduous forests around the lake attract Skottmeisa, Þistilfinka, Spésöngvari, Stubbspæta and many more. The lake is attractive to many birds of prey, mainly Músvákur, Turnfálki, Sparrhaukur and Bláheiðir. 190 birds have been recorded in and around the lake.
Details
Access
Parking is done on the road between Skatan and Njurunda, which later connects to E4. You can walk to the birdwatching tower from the parking place. At the parking spot there is a board that informs you about the birds in the lake. The lake can be approached from the north, and watching can be done by in the north part of the lake by "uddarna" although it is harder to find a good view of the lake and it is harder to find parking.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Plain , Valley , Agriculture , Reedbeds , LakeConditions
Flat , Hilly , WetCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , SummerBest time to visit
Spring , Summer , Spring migrationRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Car , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Beware of mosquitoes during June-July.