Beschrijving
Bjørnø is a small island that covers an area of approximately 1.5 square kilometers. The western part of Bjørnø island is hilly with several high slopes, where there are breeding colonies of Oeverzwaluw. In the northern part of the island is a reed forest and a small lake, where other birds breed, including Kleine Karekiet, Rietgors, Roodhalsfuut and Bergeend.
The eastern part of the island has a flat and rocky beach where Middelste Zaagbek and Knobbelzwaan breed. In Faaborg Fjord, which is located here, you can see large groups of birds in the winter. For example Eider, Brilduiker, Kuifeend and Meerkoet. In the southern part of the island there is a long narrow rock and sand spit which contains 2 islets and forms a shallow lagoon. Many birds roost here: Aalscholver, Zilvermeeuw, Grote Mantelmeeuw and waterfowl.
On the island itself there are bogs, and there is farming with various crops and livestock. There are several stone dikes and windbreaks. There are many Veldleeuwerik here and there are many small birds such as Graspieper, Grasmus, Kneu, Geelgors etc. In the town itself there are plenty of sparrows and swallows in the stables.
Details
Toegang
You can get to Bjørnø island by a small ferry from Faaborg, which sails several times a day (see the link below). You can park for free near the harbor. Press P on the map for directions to the Faaborg parking.
Terrein en leefgebied
Rietvelden , Grasland/weide , Zee , Landbouw , Stad/dorp , Meer , Verspreide bomen en struikenOmstandigheden
Open landschap , Zanderig , Heuvelachtig , Geen schaduwRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Lente , Herfst , WinterToptijd voor dit gebied
Najaarstrek , VoorjaarstrekRoute
Onverharde weg , Smal padZwaarte wandeling
GemiddeldToegankelijk via
Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
In the summer there can be many tourist and thus many disturbances. However, most people stay in the town.


