Birdwatching at Hornsjön, Öland, Sweden

Hornsjön is a bird-rich lake in northern Öland, north-west of Löttorp, with breeding Common Crane and Marsh Harrier. Greylag Goose breeds in the reedbeds and Great Crested Grebe is seen daily. Whooper Swan stops off during the spring migration, and the lake offers beautiful Öland scenery.

Details

  • Country: Sweden
  • Region: Kalmar, Borgholm
  • Best time: April–June
  • Species recorded: 175

Top species

  • Common Crane
  • Western Marsh Harrier
  • Greylag Goose
  • Great Crested Grebe
  • Whooper Swan

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