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Petgärdeträsk, Naturreservat
- Nature reserve
- County: Kalmar län och Öland
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Description
Djurstad- och Petgärdeträsk is a wetland paradise for birds. Snipe, water rail, marsh harrier and many other bird species nest here. In the wetlands there is plenty of food for all the young birds. The area is also visited by migratory birds, which take a break to eat and rest.
Land that requires management
Djurstad- and Petgärdeträsk is part of a cultural landscape, characterized by centuries of grazing and haymaking. During the 20th century, the wetlands were drained to create more land for cultivation. When the annual floods failed to materialize, the land began to overgrow, causing many birds to stop coming here. For some years now, restoration work has been underway in the reserves. For example, haymaking and grazing have been reintroduced in some areas, resulting in the return of many ducks and waders as breeding birds.
Distinctive sounds
Among all the bird sounds you can hear from the wetlands, there are a few that stand out. When the common snipe dives from a high altitude, it picks up so much speed that its outer tail feathers start to vibrate. This produces a humming sound, reminiscent of a goat bleating. A fierce grunt from the reeds reveals that the grebe is not far away, and what appears to be a squealing pig is in fact a water rail. The Small-spotted Crake is another species that is difficult to see but easier to hear. It announces its presence with a loud 'huitt huitt', mainly at night.
Activities And Facilities
- Nature reserve
Facts
Year of decision: 1978
Area: 111.4 hectares
Municipality: Borgholm
Landowner: Individual
Administrator: Kalmar County Administrative Board
Directions
Petgärdeträsk and Djurstadträsk are located on the eastern side of Öland about 17 km NE of Borgholm and about 5 km S of Föra.Parking spaces are available along the highway at the entrance to the reserve.For visitors there are good opportunities to study the birds. Footpaths lead to a bird tower built at the edge of the swamp. Please note that during the times when there is a trespassing ban, it is only allowed to stay on the paths.
Regulations
In the nature reserve you are not allowed:
- Damage or remove fixed natural objects or surface formations.
- Damage or remove growing trees or bushes.
- Pick flowers.
- Hunt, kill, capture or harm wild mammals, amphibians, reptiles or birds.
- Remove or damage eggs or nests.
- Being near a bird of prey's nest, lair or burrow.
- Deliberately disturbing wildlife.
- During April 1 - March 15 each year, you may only be on designated roads or paths, bird towers and visitor areas.
- Bring a dog, or other animal, that is not on a leash.
- Damage or remove any fencing (for example, fences or barriers).
- Making a fire.
- Camping, setting up a caravan or similar in a place other than designated areas.
- Driving any vehicle or craft.
- Disturbing the environment with loud noises such as music, video or radio.
Full regulations
C. Regulations under Section 10 of the Nature Conservation Act on what the public must observe within the nature reserve.
In addition to what is prescribed by law and regulation, 011a the public shall be prohibited from within areas A and B
- damage or remove fixed natural objects or surface formations
- damage or remove growing trees or bushes, including flower picking
- hunt, kill, capture or injure mammals, reptiles, amphibians or birds or their young, damage or remove eggs or nests or otherwise disturb wildlife, for example by close-up photography
- during the period 1.4 - 15.3 travel or stay other than on specially designated paths, bird towers and visitor areas,
- bring unleashed dogs or other pets,
- damage or remove existing fencing devices,
- light a fire, camp other than in a specially designated place, set up a caravan or similar,
- drive a motorized vehicle or motorized craft,
- use a radio, gramophone, tape recorder, musical instrument or similar in a disruptive manner.
Contact
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Per Markus Jönsson
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