Descrizione
Ölstadsjön is a nature reserve and one of the best sites for dabbling ducks in the municipality of Finspång. Although not nearly as good as the sites on the Östgöta plain Marzaiola, Alzavola, Germano reale, Fischione and Mestolone have all been sighted. The lake has a quite restricted area of open water so the amounts are often lacking. Other common ducks of the diving kind have also been observed. The lake was once known for its population of breeding Svasso cornuto, and even Svasso piccolo although they are both now gone. Around the lake relatively large amounts of geese often rest all seasons except winter. Most common are Oca facciabianca, Oca canadese and Oca selvatica, although Oca lombardella also have been sighted. Airone bianco maggiore has been sighted and Airone cenerino is common.
The area around Ölstadsjön is rich in birds of prey with wetland birds like Falco di palude, Poiana, Poiana calzata, Aquila di mare, and Albanella reale often beein observed along with visitors from the forest like Sparviere, Astore and Falco pescatore.
On the field Allodola, Piro piro culbianco, Cardellino, Storno Pavoncella, Pispola and Fanello are often seen. Even Quaglia has been heard. In the lake some gulls and tern are often sighted.
In the reeds Porciglione, Migliarino di palude, Tarabuso (not often), Forapaglie comune, and Cannaiola are observed.
Dettagli
Accesso
There are 2 parking spots and 3 birding towers/platforms around the lake. At the northern parking spot it is extremely easy to get to the platform. There are a few trails around the lake. Click on the P in the map for directions.


