Beskrivning
Baksjön nature reserve is a lake is surrounded by coniferous and deciduous forest, while the agricultural landscape with fields and pastures opens up to the north and south. The open agricultural lands are of importance for the area as a bird sanctuary. Cattle keep the pasture open, which gives a more species-rich flora which in turn gives a more species-rich insect and bird fauna. Bird life includes nesting tofsvipa, enkelbeckasin, ängspiplärka, sångsvan and knipa. Fiskgjuse, Pilgrimsfalk, tornfalk, Tornuggla and nattskärra have been seen foraging in the reserve.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
The reserve is located in Storfors, about 16 km north of Kristinehamn and about 3 km west of Lake Ullvettern. From Kristinehamn you drive road 64 towards Storfors – Filipstad. Turn off towards Lungsund. The reserve is signposted along the road.
