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Øra Nature Reserve

Østfold  >  Norway

Tidal bay, mudflats and lagoons at the Glomma river mouth. Top spot for geese, waders and sea ducks. Rare migrants often seen.

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Senast uppdaterad 7 juli 2025

Beskrivning

Øra Nature Reserve contains a mix of tidal mudflats, shallow lagoons, sandbanks, reedbeds, and coastal meadows. Industrial activity over time has reduced the extent and quality of the wetland and altered its natural structure. Still, the area remains one of Norway’s most important sites for waterbirds and is designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA). Primarily for its large and nationally significant population of Storskarv.

From the Øra bird tower and along the bay of Gansrødbukta, there are wide views of the tidal zone. The east side of the bay is bordered by dense mixed forest. The area offers good birding year-round.

A selection of common and rarer species seen from the bird tower include brun kärrhök, skäggmes, rödbena, brushane, kärrsnäppa, mindre strandpipare, större strandpipare, bläsand, storspov, dvärgmås, havsörn, silvertärna, and skräntärna. In the forest areas to the east you can find: nattskärra, morkulla, spillkråka, grönsångare, Nötväcka, stjärtmes, Gröngöling, större hackspett, gök, tornseglare, trädkrypare, and svartmes.

Detaljer

Tillgänglighet

Øra Nature Reserve is located on the western side of Fredrikstad where the Glomma River meets the Oslofjord. Next to it you will find a large industrial area and the city’s waste disposal site.

The Øra bird tower is only accessible by car for visitors who are registered on an access list (due to restrictions within the industrial area). However, it’s possible to explore the area on foot. There are multiple parking options near the bay, offering access to the walking path to the bird tower and other trails into the forested areas to the east of the bay. The forest includes both wide and narrow trails, many of which offer views of the mudflats and islands in the bay.

Public transport is limited; the closest bus stop is several kilometers away, so a car or bike is recommended.

Terräng och habitat

Skog , Våtmark , Hav / ocean , Vassar , Jordbruk , Gyttjig strand

Förhållanden

Platt , Öppet landskap

Rundtur

Ja

Tubkikare behövs?

Kan vara användbart

Bästa säsong för skådning

Året runt

Bästa tid för ett besök

Vårsträck

Rutt

Grusväg , Smal stig , Bred stig

Hur ansträngande vandring

Lätt vandring

Nås

Till fots , Cykel , Bil , Båt

Fågeltorn / plattform

Ja

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