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Baksjön

Värmland  >  Sweden

Lake and bird sanctuary of 51 hectares with pastures to the north, coniferous forest to the west and deciduous forest to the east.

Added* by Simon Sorgenfrei
Most recent update 13 мај 2022

Description

Baksjön nature reserve is a lake is surrounded by coniferous and deciduous forest, while the agricultural landscape with fields and pastures opens up to the north and south. The open agricultural lands are of importance for the area as a bird sanctuary. Cattle keep the pasture open, which gives a more species-rich flora which in turn gives a more species-rich insect and bird fauna. Bird life includes nesting калуѓерка, обична бекасина, ливадска трепетилка, жолтоклун лебед and четириока патка. орел рибар, сив сокол, Обична (Црнонокна) ветрушка, Кукавија and козодој have been seen foraging in the reserve.

Details

Access

The reserve is located in Storfors, about 16 km north of Kristinehamn and about 3 km west of Lake Ullvettern. From Kristinehamn you drive road 64 towards Storfors – Filipstad. Turn off towards Lungsund. The reserve is signposted along the road.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Grassland , Forest

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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