Birdwatching at Roxen, Sweden

Roxen is one of Östergötland's largest lakes and an important staging site for Whooper Swan and Greylag Goose. White-tailed Eagle is seen regularly and Great Crested Grebe breeds in the reed beds. The lake is crossed by the Göta Canal and offers beautiful scenery.

Details

  • Country: Sweden
  • Region: Östergötland, Linköping
  • Best time: March–May
  • Species recorded: 205

Top species

  • Whooper Swan
  • Greylag Goose
  • White-tailed Eagle
  • Great Crested Grebe
  • Western Marsh Harrier

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