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Videsjön

Kronoberg  >  Sweden

Lake and wetland that can be overlooked from a bird observation tower.

Added* by Ancilla van Engelen
Most recent update 30 ianuarie 2023
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Description

Videsjön is a nature reserve that includes a shallow and overgrown lake and the surrounding wetland, meadows and patches of forest. The area has a rich diversity and is of great importance for bird life. You reach the parking lot via narrow roads, from the parking lot you can walk about a kilometer to the bird watchtower. But along the path you already come across all kinds of birds. Among the birds you can see in the area are Cocor, Rață fluierătoare, Cârstel de baltă, Fluierar cu picioare roșii, Uligan pescar, Erete de stuf and Lebădă de iarnă.

Details

Access

From Lessebo direction Ljuder, in Ljuder there is a sign "Fågeltorn" , keep following it, until the small parking lot on the right. Then continue on foot and follow the path. After visiting this place, follow the road again, and enjoy the landscape. Birds are everywhere. Please note: after a lot of rainfall and with high water levels you cannot reach the tower.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Plain , Lake , Grassland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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