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Description
Lindänget has two distinct habitat types: an open wet meadow along the shores of Lake Orsasjön in the south and the woodland in the north. The area's main natural value are the wet meadows with its rich bird life of both resting migratory birds and breeding birds. During the migration of birds, a large variety of ducks, waders and passerines can be seen in the area. Lindänget has a platform for bird watching with nice views of the meadows and the lake. The platform is located in the southern part of the area, along Lisselhedsvägen. 1 km north of the platform there is a bird watching tower.
In the spring, ducks and waders gather in the shallow bay. The migration of birds normally culminates at the end of April. Hunting sokol selec and močvirska uharica are seen annually. The fields attract many different birds. In May, waders such as zelenonogi martinec and rdečenogi martinec can be seen. čoketa are seen some years. The autumn migration of birds culminates at the turn of the month August / September and is dominated by travniška cipa and trstni strnad. modra taščica and rdečegrla cipa are seen regularly. Also puklež. A small number of birds of prey pass by. A whole range of rarities have been found over the years.
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Access
One km south of the roundabout along the E45 in Orsa, follow the signs to Lisselhed. After 800 m there is a parking lot near a platform that looks out over the wet meadows (The platform is adapted for the disabled). The bird tower in the area is located 1 km north of the platform. You can walk from the platform or park at the disused petrol station where there is also parking. Follow the signs through the forest. Another option is walking or cycling from the city centre of Orsa. A footpath leads south to existing trails in Lindänget Nature Reserve. The trail starts from Krokgatan, about 100 meters southwest of Orsa coffee house. It continues over the Skyttola Stream via a bridge and then connects to the reserve's existing trails.