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Ledskär

Uppland  >  Sweden

One of few popular coastal birding sites in Uppland. Many local rarities can be seen here during the migration periods.

Added* by Damon Groot
Most recent update 7 грудня 2021

Description

The Ledskär area has four bird towers, one of which is located at the edge of a very shallow bay which is super popular amongst waterfowl like Шилохвіст, Свищ євразійський and Гуска білолоба as well as waders like Коловодник звичайний, Коловодник чорний, Кульон великий and Пісочник великий. Ledskär is also a good place to see Крячок каспійський and Орлан-білохвіст. This bird tower is far away from the waters edge so bring a spotting scope.

From the harbour one can have a closer look over the water, but it is difficult to see over the bay, a new birdtower is planned to be built here. West of the parking area there is a marsh and a forest full of birds.

During spring and autumn migration local rarities like Жайворонок рогатий, Побережник морський, Побережник болотяний and Крех малий can regularly been seen around Ledskär.

A new birding tower was build at the pier during 2021.

Details

Access

Ledskär lies approximately 90 km north of Uppsala and is best reached by following the E4 north towards Tierp. From Tierp drive north towards Skärplinge and road 76. Shortly after you have arrived on road 76 towards Skärplinge there is a sign and a gravel road that goes left towards Ledskär (can be easily missed!), after one kilometer there is a parking area on your right.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Plain , Scattered trees and bushes , Beach , Agriculture , Reedbeds , Sea

Conditions

Flat , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Summer , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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