Birdwatching at Billerudsviken, Sweden

Billerudsviken is a shallow, bird-rich bay in northern Lake Vänern near Grums. Eurasian Bittern can be heard regularly in spring, and Western Marsh Harrier breeds in the reedbeds. Whooper Swan stops over during the spring migration, and Great Crested Grebe can be seen daily.

Details

  • Country: Sweden
  • Region: Värmland, Grums
  • Best time: April–June
  • Species recorded: 175

Top species

  • Eurasian Bittern
  • Western Marsh Harrier
  • Whooper Swan
  • Great Crested Grebe
  • Greylag Goose

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