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Lillfjärden

Hälsingland/Gävleborgslän  >  Sweden

Small lake in the middle of the city of Hudiksvalll. It's shallow and surrounded by a park in an urban environment.

Added* by Ludwig Gustafsson
Most recent update 20 февраля 2022

Description

The Lillfjärden lake is primarily known for its geese. Белощекая казарка, Серый гусь, and Канадская казарка all breed. The lake also holds the entire swedish non-breeding population of Пискулька. Other geese like Белолобый гусь, Гуменник, Короткоклювый гуменник can often be found. Some years Восточный тундровый гусь and Чёрная казарка are also found during migration periods.

The lakes rocky coast is also often home to waders like Щёголь, Травник, Малый зуёк (breeds), Кулик-сорока (breeds), and Турухтан. The lake holds large amounts of Кряква and smaller amounts of other dabbling ducks. Even species which are rare in northern areas like Серая утка, Широконоска and Чирок-трескунок. Smaller amounts of diving ducks can often be found. Wintering Свиристель and Щур are often found. Although the numbers vary widely.

Details

Access

The lake lies directly north to the center of Hudiksvall. There are many places to park the car. Click on the P in the map to get directions. You can make a circular walk around the lake (2,5 km).

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , City/village , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration , Autumn , Summer

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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