Beskrivning
Skarhult's meadows is a wetland in an agricultural setting. The Braån stream runs through the area and on either side of this there are two wetlands surrounded by meadows and groves. On the north side there is an old train embankment from which you can get an overview and it is possible to cross the river. Even on the south side, there are good views from a hunting tower. Cows with calves as well as bulls walk in the area, so don't go inside the fence!
Breeding birds: storspov, gravand, enkelbeckasin, tofsvipa, rödbena, kungsfiskare, rapphöna, buskskvätta, gulärla, duvhök and kärrsångare. Species seen regularly but not sure if breeding: havsörn, årta, Skedand, mindre strandpipare, Trana,vattenrall, skärfläcka and sångsvan.
In the grounds around the meadows vaktel and kornknarr have been heard several times. During migration, geese and gulls rest in the wetlands and in the surrounding fields. Pilgrimsfalk is seen regularly. During the spring, gulls are seen. In summer, waders rest, mainly terns and brushane but also marine species can be seen. During autumn, flocks of tofsvipa and ljungpipare rest.
Skarhult is a good place to see resting mindre sångsvan. In winter time kungsörn, bläsgås ,spetsbergsgås are seen. Rare species such as rostand and styltlöpare have been seen. Wild boar and foxes are often seen in the area.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
Best experienced on foot or by bike. Parking by car can be done by the road just south of the church to go from there to the area via the embankment. There are smaller paths to get closer but be careful not to disturb the nesting birds.
Terräng och habitat
Våtmark , Gyttjig strand , Jordbruk , Spridda träd och buskar , SlättFörhållanden
Öppet landskap , SumpigtRundtur
NejTubkikare behövs?
JaBästa säsong för skådning
Året runtBästa tid för ett besök
Vår , VinterRutt
Grusväg , Smal stigHur ansträngande vandring
Genomsnittlig vandringNås
Cykel , BilFågeltorn / plattform
NejExtra information
Närmaste busstation är Gårdstånga. Åkrarna runtom är högintressanta för örn och gäss under framförallt vinter.