Beschrijving
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: Wulp, Bergeend, Watersnip, Kievit, Tureluur, IJsvogel, Patrijs, Paapje, Gele Kwikstaart, Havik and Bosrietzanger. Species seen regularly but not sure if breeding: Zeearend, Zomertaling, Slobeend, Kleine Plevier, Kraanvogel,Waterral, Kluut and Wilde Zwaan.
In the grounds around the meadows Kwartel and Kwartelkoning have been heard several times. During migration, geese and gulls rest in the wetlands and in the surrounding fields. Slechtvalk is seen regularly. During the spring, gulls are seen. In summer, waders rest, mainly terns and Kemphaan but also marine species can be seen. During autumn, flocks of Kievit and Goudplevier rest.
Skarhult is a good place to see resting Kleine Zwaan. In winter time Steenarend, Kolgans ,Kleine Rietgans are seen. Rare species such as Casarca and Steltkluut have been seen. Wild boar and foxes are often seen in the area.
Details
Toegang
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.
Terrein en leefgebied
Wetland , Slikken , Landbouw , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Grasland/weideOmstandigheden
Open landschap , NatRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
JaWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
Lente , WinterRoute
Onverharde weg , Smal padZwaarte wandeling
GemiddeldToegankelijk via
Fiets , AutoVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
Närmaste busstation är Gårdstånga. Åkrarna runtom är högintressanta för örn och gäss under framförallt vinter.