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Rocksjön

Jönköpings Kommun, Småland  >  Sweden

A bird lake with reed beds close to the city of Jönköping. The southern part of the lake has two bird observation towers.

Added* by Magnus Blom
Most recent update 26 november 2023
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Description

Rocksjön is a lake with nesting, resting and wintering birds. Some fifty species nest at the lake, and a total 175 species of bird have been recorded at Rocksjön. In the reed beds you can hear trstni strnad in the spring, and čopasti ponirek, liska and siva gos nest along the shore. veliki žagar, zvonec and other birds overwinter because the water remains open. vodomec, rjavi lunj and veliki detel can also be observed in the area.

Details

Access

Rocksjön is easy accessible from the city of Jönköping. Via the A6 area turn left to the youth hostel. Via the Munksjöbron bridge, go round Spira, turn off left at the Kålgård roundabout and right again to the John Bauer park next to the reserve. Parking at the youth hostel on the eastern side of the lake, at the John Bauer park on the west side, or at Ryhov/A6 area. Click on a P in the map for directions. Public transport: Train: Vaggeryd railway, station Rocksjön. Bus to Norrahammar, busstop Vinterviken. Or to Ryhov/Råslätt, busstop Rocksjön.

From the John Bauer park you can walk along a boardwalk through reed beds, over a stream and canal to a cycle track, old railway track, and around the entire lake. The circular walking route is about 3,5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Reedbeds , City/village , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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