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Stockviken

Gotland  >  Sweden

Protected bird-rich bay on the island of Gotland with reedbeds and beach meadows. During late summer and autumn, large quantities of waders visit the area.

Added* by Björn Ahlsen
Most recent update 8 Haziran 2021

Description

Stockviken is one of the best birding areas on Gotland. It has two different areas: an inland lake ("inre") with a watchtower and a bay ("ytre"). You can see ducks, geese, Akkuyruklu kartal, Kuyrukkakan, terns, reedbirds and waders. Many rare species have been seen here over the years. The area's nesting birds include waders such as Kızılbacak, Poyrazkuşu, Döşüşkenkuş, Kervançulluğu, Çamurçulluğu, Kılıçgaga and Karakarınlı kumkuşu, but also other species such as Küçük sumru, Hazar sumrusu and Kutup sumrusu. Especially in spring – from early April to mid-May – but also during autumn – mainly in October – thousands of Akyanaklý kaz can be seen in the area.

Details

Access

By car or bicycle. Parking near the bird observation tower. Note: Entry is prohibited from 15 March to 30 June and from 1 October to 15 November.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Beach , Reedbeds

Conditions

Slippery , Open landscape , No shadow

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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