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Södra Utmossen

Öland  >  Sweden

This bog is located at the edge of both Mittlandsskogen and the great alvar of Öland. Giving the possibility of finding birds from all three habitats.

Added* by Damon Groot
Most recent update 17 ianuarie 2022

Description

The great variety of habitats in and around the bog of Södra Utmossen host a wide variety of birds. In spring species like Rață cârâitoare and Rață lingurar breed here. While during a summer night Caprimulg, Cresteț pestriț and Prepeliță can be heard. Even during winter you have a change at finding interesting species like Sfrâncioc mare and Potârniche. Capîntortură, Silvie porumbacă and Șoimul rândunelelor can also be found here.

Two platforms can be found here overlooking the bog. The northern platform was build recently.

Details

Access

The bog is located only 10 km south-east of Färjestaden. From Torslunda you drive through Kalkstad. There is a parking lot especially for visitors to the bog located in a small vilage along the road. From the parking lot you walk south through a horse pasture to arrive at the platforms.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Forest , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Summer , Spring

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring migration , Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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