Description
The position of Visingsö makes it an excellent spot for watching the migration passing through Lake Vättern. From the island migrating waders, gulls and terns can be seen. The fields on Visingsö are large and often hold large groups of Stari, Sönglævirki, pipits, and crows. Large birds like geese and Grátrana also often feed on fields.
The wetland of Erstadkärret is often filled to the brim with waders (most arctic waders are common during migration), dabbling ducks, gruiformes, and geese. At Norra Udden, and Sandudden waders, grebes, loons and diving ducks. In the forests large amounts of passerine birds can be found.
Details
Access
To get to Visingsö you have to take a boat. A ferry takes people & cars multiple times a day from the port at Gränna. There are ample roads and parking spaces at Gränna and on Visingsö.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Grassland , Valley , Plateau , Lake , Beach , Mud flats , Agriculture , ReedbedsConditions
Hilly , Flat , Sandy , Wet , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Autumn migration , Spring migrationRoute
Paved road , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , BoatBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Part of the island is closed of during breeding season for bird protection (at Erstadkärret).
