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Ottenby Lund Nature Reserve

Öland  >  Sweden

Nature reserve between the Öland ring road and the southernmost bird station. Large forest area, with watchtower over the large Schäferiängarna.

Added* by Ancilla van Engelen
Most recent update 21 marec 2022

Description

Before driving on to the bird station, which is located on the southernmost point of the island of Öland, a stop in Ottenby Lund Nature Reserve is worthwhile. vlha obyčajná is an annual visitor. Other birds you can encounter are muchárik bielokrký, krutohlav hnedý, kršiak rybár, haja červená, kukučka obyčajná, tesár čierny, ďateľ veľký, ďateľ malý and Včelár lesný.

Details

Access

There are 2 parking spaces, Södra and Norra Parking. The area is fine for exploring on foot. There is a very high bird watch tower. Of course there is a lot of birdlife to see in the forest, but also along the edge you have a lookout over a large wetland (in winter), a large dry plain in summer. Ideal for birds of prey such as sokol lastovičiar and sokol sťahovavý. The route shown on the map is about 5 km long.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Plain , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round , Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Summer , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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