Karpalundsdammarna, besöksplats i Vattenriket

The Karpalund ponds are lined with reeds, willows and brambles. They were once dug to take care of the dirty washing water from the sugar mill's beets. When the mill closed in 1991, the ponds became valuable wetlands. Today, a hide and a viewing platform are in place, as well as information signs explaining the cultural history and natural values of the site.

A path leads from the parking lot to the ponds. The last bit to the hide is on a footbridge. Caveldun, reeds and willow make the path cozy. Once in the hide, you can look out over coots, swans and grebes. Above the reeds, swallows dive in search of a morsel. Watch closely and you may see a reed warbler or swift land on the reeds close by.

Dragonflies dance across the water and with a bit of luck you may see bearded tits and marsh tits nesting around the ponds. In spring, the marsh harrier hunts over the reeds and a freshly bathed goldfinch shakes the water from its feathers. In hiding, they can't see us - yet we are so close that we can almost touch them.

From the platform you get a different perspective. From here, your gaze can wander far out over the rich birdlife of the Karpalund ponds, past the fields and down towards Lake Araslövssjön.