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Lillfjärden

Hälsingland/Gävleborgslän  >  Sweden

Small lake in the middle of the city of Hudiksvalll. It's shallow and surrounded by a park in an urban environment.

Added* by Ludwig Gustafsson
Most recent update 20 februar 2022

Description

The Lillfjärden lake is primarily known for its geese. Hvitkinngås, Grågås, and Kanadagås all breed. The lake also holds the entire swedish non-breeding population of Dverggås. Other geese like Tundragås, Sædgås, Kortnebbgås can often be found. Some years Tundrasædgås and Ringgås are also found during migration periods.

The lakes rocky coast is also often home to waders like Sotsnipe, Rødstilk, Dverglo (breeds), Tjeld (breeds), and Brushane. The lake holds large amounts of Stokkand and smaller amounts of other dabbling ducks. Even species which are rare in northern areas like Snadderand, Skjeand and Knekkand. Smaller amounts of diving ducks can often be found. Wintering Sidensvans and Konglebit are often found. Although the numbers vary widely.

Details

Access

The lake lies directly north to the center of Hudiksvall. There are many places to park the car. Click on the P in the map to get directions. You can make a circular walk around the lake (2,5 km).

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , City/village , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration , Autumn , Summer

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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