Fiby Urskog

Uppland > Sweden

The abscence of human interference has allowed this forest to grow much older than the surroudning forests. Making it ideal for woodpeckers.

Added* by Damon Groot
Most recent update 2 januar 2022

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Description

Fiby Urskog is an old growth forest that is comprised of many old and dead trees. This has drawn the attention of woodpeckers like Svartspett and Tretåspett. There are no birdtowers or platforms in the area but the forest offers a pleasant walk.

Details

Access

The nature reserve lies about 16 km west of Uppsala, past Vänge. You can visit this forest both by car and by bike. Click on the P in the map to get directions. The circular walk shown on the map is about 3 km long.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest

Conditions

Hilly , Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Svartspett
(Dryocopus martius)

2. Spurveugle
(Glaucidium passerinum)

3. Tretåspett
(Picoides tridactylus)

4. Duetrost
(Turdus viscivorus)

5. Nøtteskrike
(Garrulus glandarius)

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