Birdwatching
Early mornings, misty bogs and the silence suddenly broken by the cry of a crane – birdwatching is a passion that opens the door to nature’s secrets. In the forests of Småland and along the coast of Öland, unforgettable encounters await, ready to be discovered.
Store Mosse National Park
Store Mosse National Park is one of southern Sweden’s best places for birdwatching. Here, vast marshes and lakes spread out, attracting species such as cranes, heather pipits and white-tailed eagle…
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Store Mosse National Park is one of southern Sweden’s best places for birdwatching. Here, vast marshes and lakes spread out, attracting species such as cranes, heather pipits and white-tailed eagles. From the birdwatching towers at Kävsjön and Lövö, visitors can look out for waders and birds of prey, while autumn and spring offer impressive bird migrations. The park’s silence and vast landscapes make every birdwatching trip a magnificent nature experience.
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Åsnen National Park
Åsnen National Park, located in Småland, is an excellent destination for birdwatchers. The park, with its vast lakes and lush forests, offers a varied environment that attracts a variety of bird sp…
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Åsnen National Park, located in Småland, is an excellent destination for birdwatchers. The park, with its vast lakes and lush forests, offers a varied environment that attracts a variety of bird species. Here, you can see ospreys, larks, nightjars and several waterfowl. The shallow reed areas around the lakes are particularly important for waders and ducks. Åsnen is one of the best places in the region to experience both the rich birdlife of the summer and the migrations of the autumn, making it a perfect place for birdwatching all year round.
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Getnö Gård
Getnö, located in Småland, is a scenic spot that offers a varied environment for birdlife. The area is rich in both forests and lakes, making it a good place for many different bird species. Some o…
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Getnö, located in Småland, is a scenic spot that offers a varied environment for birdlife. The area is rich in both forests and lakes, making it a good place for many different bird species. Some of the birds that can be found in Getnö and its surroundings include osprey, kestrel, white-tailed eagle and great black-tailed godwit.
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The northern tip of Öland
The northern tip of Öland is an exciting place for birdwatching, where the Kalmar Sound meets the Baltic Sea and creates an important resting place for migratory birds. From the Långe Erik lighthouse and the surrounding coastal meadows, visitors can look out for seabirds, waders and birds of prey such as osprey and white-tailed eagle. During autumn and spring, large numbers of gannets and geese pass through, and the area is known for its chance sightings of unusual species.
Ottenby on the southern tip of Öland
Ottenby on southern Öland is one of Sweden’s premier birding locations. Here, land and sea meet, creating perfect conditions for both migratory birds and birds of prey. Ottenby Bird Station rings thousands of birds every year, and from the Långe Jan lighthouse, visitors can look out for terns, waders and the mighty white-tailed eagle. In spring and autumn, the sky is filled with migratory birds, making every visit a spectacular nature experience.
Norra Kvill National Park
Norra Kvill National Park is a peaceful forest that is perfect for birdwatching. Here you can hear the raven drumming on tree trunks and the call of the barn owl in the evening darkness. Small bird…
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Norra Kvill National Park is a peaceful forest that is perfect for birdwatching. Here you can hear the raven drumming on tree trunks and the call of the barn owl in the evening darkness. Small birds such as kingfishers, tufted titmice and flycatchers thrive between mossy boulders and old trees. From the Idhöjden viewpoint, you can look out over the forest and perhaps see a bird of prey soaring past. It is a place where nature feels untouched, perfect for enjoying birdlife in peace.
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