Paradissjön

Västra Götaland > Sweden

Dammed stream that created a bird lake near the city of Skövde. Over 130 species have been observed here.

Added* by Carlsson Björn
Most recent update 16 Temmuz 2020

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Description

Paradissjön (Lake Paradise) attracts many birds. Since Tovatorpsbäcken was dammed in the early 90s, more than 130 bird species have been observed in the lake. Among the birds you can see here are Saz delicesi, Yalıçapkını, Çekirge Kamışçını, Ötücü kuğu, Küçük batağan, Kulaklı batağan and Dağ kuyruksallayanı. The lake is easily accessible and within cycling distance of the town of Skövde.

Details

Access

You can park in one of the parking lots by the lake.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Yalıçapkını nest by the lake.

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Top 5 birds

1. Kulaklı batağan
(Podiceps auritus)

2. Ötücü kuğu
(Cygnus cygnus)

3. Saz delicesi
(Circus aeruginosus)

4. Yalıçapkını
(Alcedo atthis)

5. Çekirge Kamışçını
(Locustella naevia)

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