Birdwatching at Oviksfjällen, Sweden

Oviksfjällen is a mountain area in southern Jämtland with a rich alpine and subalpine birdlife. Willow Ptarmigan breed on the bare fells and Eurasian Dotterel are seen regularly. Rough-legged Buzzards circle overhead and Golden Eagle can be seen along the mountain ridges.

Details

  • Country: Sweden
  • Region: Jämtland, Berg
  • Best time: June–September
  • Species recorded: 165

Top species

  • Willow Ptarmigan
  • Eurasian Dotterel
  • Rough-legged Buzzard
  • Golden Eagle
  • Red-throated Loon

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