Description
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: Кульон великий, Галагаз євразійський, Баранець звичайний, Чайка чубата, Коловодник звичайний, Рибалочка блакитний, Куріпка сіра, Трав’янка лучна, Жовта плиска, Яструб великий and Очеретянка чагарникова. Species seen regularly but not sure if breeding: Орлан-білохвіст, Чирянка велика, Широконіска північна, Пісочник малий, Журавель сірий,Пастушок, Чоботар синьоногий and Лебідь-кликун.
In the grounds around the meadows Перепілка звичайна and Деркач лучний have been heard several times. During migration, geese and gulls rest in the wetlands and in the surrounding fields. Сапсан is seen regularly. During the spring, gulls are seen. In summer, waders rest, mainly terns and Брижач but also marine species can be seen. During autumn, flocks of Чайка чубата and Сивка звичайна rest.
Skarhult is a good place to see resting Лебідь чорнодзьобий. In winter time Беркут, Гуска білолоба ,Гуменник короткодзьобий are seen. Rare species such as Огар рудий and Ходулoчник have been seen. Wild boar and foxes are often seen in the area.
Details
Access
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.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Mud flats , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , GrasslandConditions
Open landscape , WetCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , WinterRoute
Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
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