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Description
Bjørnø is a small island that covers an area of approximately 1.5 square kilometers. The western part of Bjørnø island is hilly with several high slopes, where there are breeding colonies of Береговушка. In the northern part of the island is a reed forest and a small lake, where other birds breed, including Тростниковая камышевка, Тростниковая овсянка, Серощекая поганка and Пеганка.
The eastern part of the island has a flat and rocky beach where Длинноносый крохаль and Лебедь-шипун breed. In Faaborg Fjord, which is located here, you can see large groups of birds in the winter. For example Обыкновенная гага, Гоголь, Хохлатая чернеть and Лысуха. In the southern part of the island there is a long narrow rock and sand spit which contains 2 islets and forms a shallow lagoon. Many birds roost here: Большой баклан, Серебристая чайка, Морская чайка and waterfowl.
On the island itself there are bogs, and there is farming with various crops and livestock. There are several stone dikes and windbreaks. There are many Полевой жаворонок here and there are many small birds such as Луговой конёк, Серая славка, Коноплянка, Обыкновенная овсянка etc. In the town itself there are plenty of sparrows and swallows in the stables.
Details
Access
You can get to Bjørnø island by a small ferry from Faaborg, which sails several times a day (see the link below). You can park for free near the harbor. Press P on the map for directions to the Faaborg parking.
Terrain and Habitat
Reedbeds , Grassland , Sea , Agriculture , City/village , Lake , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Open landscape , Sandy , Hilly , No shadowCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Autumn , WinterBest time to visit
Autumn migration , Spring migrationRoute
Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
In the summer there can be many tourist and thus many disturbances. However, most people stay in the town.