Description
Depending on time of day the north or the south side is best to park at and walk from. The area is a shallow bay with a narrow beach and inside that meadows. Best is to visit the area when the tide is not to high (see a link to the tides table below) and preferably a bit of bad weather so the birds stop to rest. Along the beach there are some old bunkers that give shelter from the wind or a higher position.
During migration, especially mid July to mid September, a good variety of waders can be seen here such as Myrsnipe, Tundrasnipe, Polarsnipe, Dvergsnipe, Lappspove, Brushane, Fjellmyrløper and Avosett. But also most of the Tringa waders and plovers such as Heilo and Tundralo.
Besides the waders the area is good for ducks and other seabirds, terns (Rovterne) and gulls. The meadows and fields inside of the area are also interesting for resting and migrating passerines. The site has over the years delivered quite some rarities such as Damsnipe, Boltit, Steppebrakksvale, Rosenvarsler and Alaskasnipe.
Details
Access
Depending on which side of the bay you are heading for you take of the E20 towards Vikhög (south of the bay) or Baresebäcks hamn (north). If going by bus take bus number; 122, 126 ,132 or 134 to Löddeköpinge Mästarevägen and walk west 4 kilometers.
Terrain and Habitat
Lake , Beach , Sea , Mud flatsConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Spring , Autumn , SummerBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Note that the meadows and the bay are a restricted area between the 15th of April to the 15th of July. Please be aware of the signs.
