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Landsjön

Småland  >  Sweden

Bird lake with pasture and agricultural landscape around the lake. Bird tower is on the east side. Ringing is performed by Landsjön's bird station.

Added* by Magnus Blom
Most recent update 10 februarie 2022
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Description

Landsjön is a lake that is a good resting place with both seabirds, small birds and birds of prey. The reeds offer good protection, nutrient and breeding environments for a wide range of bird species. Within a limited area around the lake, more than 240 bird species have been recorded. Among the birds you can encounter are Corcodel cu gât negru, Becațină mică, Erete de stuf, Gaie roșie, Pițigoi de stuf, Cârstel de baltă, Mugurar roșu, Privighetoare de zăvoi, Grelușel de zăvoi, Lăcar de mlaștină, Presură de stuf, Lăcar mic and Grelușel pătat.

Details

Access

Parking is available at Landsjön's bird station on site in the eastern part of the lake. From the road between Huskvarna and Gränna you follow the exit road at Lyckås signposted "Säby 2". Landsjön's field station is located on the left side after about 500 meters. From here there is a walking path to the bird tower. You can also travel by bus 101. Stop at Lyckås.

Terrain and Habitat

Reedbeds , Lake , Beach , Forest , Wetland , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , City/village

Conditions

Open landscape , Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Summer , Winter , Spring migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

At Landsjön, ringing has been carried out since 1965. At Landsjön's field station, ringing is currently taking place about 100 days a year and every year between 4,000 and 5,500 birds are ringed. Since its inception, more than 150,000 birds of 142 species have been tagged.

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