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Description
Skarhult's meadows is a wetland in an agricultural setting. The Braån stream runs through the area and on either side of this there are two wetlands surrounded by meadows and groves. On the north side there is an old train embankment from which you can get an overview and it is possible to cross the river. Even on the south side, there are good views from a hunting tower. Cows with calves as well as bulls walk in the area, so don't go inside the fence!
Breeding birds: голем српоклун свиркач, гусковидна патка, обична бекасина, калуѓерка, црвенонога тринга, рибарче, полска еребица, обично ливадарче, Жолта тресиопашка, јастреб кокошкар and блатен трскар. Species seen regularly but not sure if breeding: белоопашест орел, патка крецка, патка лажичарка, мал пескар, сив жерав,барска кокошка, сабјарка and жолтоклун лебед.
In the grounds around the meadows потполошка and крекс have been heard several times. During migration, geese and gulls rest in the wetlands and in the surrounding fields. сив сокол is seen regularly. During the spring, gulls are seen. In summer, waders rest, mainly terns and бојник but also marine species can be seen. During autumn, flocks of калуѓерка and златно блатарче rest.
Skarhult is a good place to see resting мал лебед. In winter time златен орел, белочелна гуска ,Pink-footed Goose are seen. Rare species such as лисеста гусковидна патка and Црвенонога сабјарка have been seen. Wild boar and foxes are often seen in the area.
Details
Access
Best experienced on foot or by bike. Parking by car can be done by the road just south of the church to go from there to the area via the embankment. There are smaller paths to get closer but be careful not to disturb the nesting birds.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Mud flats , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , GrasslandConditions
Open landscape , WetCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , WinterRoute
Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Närmaste busstation är Gårdstånga. Åkrarna runtom är högintressanta för örn och gäss under framförallt vinter.