Description
During the spring many waterbirds breed in the Ruda Fishponds Grebes such as Dvergdykker, Toppdykker and Gråstrupedykker. During migration many ducks can be seen, most interesting: Stjertand, Skjeand, Snadderand, Knekkand and Krikkand, and sometimes others. Isfugl can be seen every time on the river flowing through the complex. In the reeds you can hear and see Skjeggmeis, Trostesanger, Pungmeis, Rørsanger and various other species of warblers. In the sky raptors such as Havørn, Musvåk, Spurvehauk and Hønsehauk. Various songbird species live in the nearby forest as well. During the migration plenty of shorebirds stop by. Gluttsnipe, Grønnstilk, Enkeltbekkasin, Brushane, Skogsnipe and Strandsnipe being the most common ones.
Details
Access
One small parking spot behind the bridge on the river. Click on the P in the map for directions. Don't wander of the paths as it's a privately owned area. The area can only be visited on foot. The circular route indicated on the map is about 5 km.


