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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 breguljka. In the northern part of the island is a reed forest and a small lake, where other birds breed, including srpična trstnica, trstni strnad, rjavovrati ponirek and duplinska kozarka.
The eastern part of the island has a flat and rocky beach where srednji žagar and labod grbec breed. In Faaborg Fjord, which is located here, you can see large groups of birds in the winter. For example gaga, zvonec, čopasta črnica and liska. 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: veliki kormoran, srebrni galeb, veliki galeb 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 poljski škrjanec here and there are many small birds such as travniška cipa, rjava penica, repnik, rumeni strnad 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.