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Asunden

Gotland  >  Sweden

Small island with cliffs, weird rock formations and interesting coastal meadows in the northwestern part of the island that attract many birds.

Added* by Jens Bardtrum
Most recent update 30 mai 2022

Description

Asunden is an island that is about two km long in a north-south direction and at its widest about one km. Asunden is grazed by sheep. The island has a rich flora and a very rich bird life on the beach meadows in the northwestern part of the island. The coastal meadows are part of the European ecological network Natura 2000. When low water levels during migration there may be plenty of waders on the west side of the road bank. You can see waders like Ciocîntors, Scoicar, Ploier argintiu, Nagâț, Prundăraș gulerat mare, Bătăuș, Sitar de mal nordic, Fluierar cu picioare roșii, Fluierar de mlaștină, Fluierar cu picioare verzi, Fugaci de țărm, Fugaci roșcat and Culic mare forage and rest. Ducks and divers overwinter in the bay.

Details

Access

Asunden is an island off Slite in northeastern Gotland, slightly northeast of Enholmen and Grunnet. The island is connected to Gotland with a road. You can park when you arrive on the island. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the parking. Walking around the island is a nice walk of about 6 km. You get to see the special rock formations, cliffs and coastal meadows.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Sea

Conditions

Rocky , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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