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Description
The peninsula reaches 2 km out in the Öresunds straight with meadows N and S ( Bunkeflo strandängar, Tygelsjö strandängar, the later worth a visit as well). Klagshamn contains a variety of bioptopes and birdning spots. There is a big network of paths and roads that makes it easy to take alternative routes.
The area has recently been transformed in to a natural reserve and some restoration works is carried out. The Quarry - Klagshamn is built of the remains from the old lime quarry. Today its filled with water and is, especially at winter, good for ducks; Ferestraș mic and Rață cu cap negru, Corcodel cu gât roșu, Corcodel mare and sometimes Pescăraș albastru.
Olas hörna - Observation platform towards N and the reed beds. Good variety of ducks, and a reliable spot for Pițigoi de stuf. Worth visiting is also the newly restored moist meadow south of the platform .
Roys hörna - A a small marsh. There the southern meadows meet the peninsula, east of the birding tower. Good for shorebirds, especially Tringa and Becațină comună. Gives a good view of the meadows Tygelsjöängar and the shores along the bay south of Klagshamn.
Birdingtower - Gives a good view of the bay south of Klagshamn. A great variety of ducks and some shorebirds. Frequent raptors are Șoim călător, Codalb, Erete de stuf. In autumns Cresteț pestriț has been seen in the ponds arround the tower. In winter big flocks of Lebădă de iarnă gather.
The Dam - A shallow dam with reedbeds on one side. Cârstel de baltă, Pițigoi de stuf and at winter Rață moțată, Rață mică, Corcodel mic.
The Copse - At the tip of the peninsula, close to the harbour, is a copse, partly with pinetrees and partly desciduous. During migration this copse has shown to be very interesting, ocasionally Grangur, Pitulice cu sprânceană galbenă, Pitulice sprâncenată, Aușel sprâncenat, Ciuf de pădure.
Over the years over 290 species have been seen at Klagshamn, among them; Lopătar, Egretă mică, Egretă mare, Piciorong, Gâscă cu gât roșu.
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Access
Easily accesable with local bus, nr 6, towards Klagshamn. Either step of at Glada hörnan and entrance the area from north, or step of at Klagshamn, and enter the area from East.
If you are travelling by car there is place to park close to each birding spot.