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Ekeby Våtmark

Södermanland  >  Sweden

Ekeby wetland is Sweden's largest landscaped wetland with 40 hectares and 8 large ponds. More than 200 bird species have been recorded.

Added* by Elias Ernvik
Most recent update 19 september 2021
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Description

Ekeby wetland is is in fact part of a wastewater treatment plant. The average water depth is 1 meter and the deepest pond is 2 meters deep. The purpose of the wetland is to remove nutrients in the wastewater. There are eight ponds and two bird towers. The wetland has a rich bird life and over 200 different species have been observed. Ekeby wetland is easy accessible from Eskilstuna. Among the birds you can see are labod grbec, konopnica, čopasti ponirek, mali ponirek, navadna čigra and many ducks, waders and gulls. See the birdlist below.

Details

Access

It is possible to get to the wetland by bike, or on foot, by following the river path from the center of Eskilstuna. Marked-out walks for both longer and shorter walks are available, with rest areas.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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