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Pilkrogsviken

Sörmland  >  Sweden

Bird observation platform on the bay of Pilkrogsviken, a protected nature area along the shores of the Baltic Sea. Pilkrogsviken is rich in bird life.

Added* by Diane Sjögren
Most recent update 28 september 2023

Description

The bird observation platform at Pilkrogsviken is located along the shores of the Baltic Sea. Pilkrogsviken is a bay surrounded by coastal meadows where the river Moraån also flows into the sea. The bay is known for its rich bird life. If you walk along the path from the parking you will reach the bird observation platform that offers a view of the bay. Among the birds you can encounter are Grágæs, Hnúðsvanur, Álft, Hvinönd, Gulönd, Bláþyrill, Lóuþræll, Rúkragi, Lyngstelkur, Hrossagaukur, Sandlóa, Vepja and Gjóður.

Details

Access

Pilkrogsviken is located just east of Järna town along road 525 towards Nyköping and here there is parking for approximately six cars. Click on the P in the map for directions to the parking place. The nearest bus stop is close, from there it is about 100 meters until the parking lot. From the parking it's a 400 m walk on a gravel path to the bird platform.

Parking, path and bird tower are adapted to accessibility so that they can be used by all. At the bird platform, there are two picnic tables. One accessible right by the tower and one which stands some distance from the water. In the tower is also a simpler bench.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Mud flats , Grassland

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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