b

Fokstumyra Nature Reserve

Oppland  >  Norway

A beautiful wetland with an impressive number of recorded birdspecies. A boardwalk of about seven km leads past a birdwatching tower and through the area.

Added* by Andra
Most recent update 7 March 2021

Description

Fokstumyra Nature Reserve is a nature reserve established in 1923 in Dovrefjell, in the municipality of Dovre. It covers an area of eight km² of wetlands. It was the first nature reserve in Norway. The area is known for its rich bird fauna and plant diversity. It became a Ramsar site in 2002. Birds that may be spotted here are Bluethroat, Common Crane, Black-throated Diver and Hen Harrier.

Details

Access

A seven km long boardwalk is the only way to visit the park. Parking is availible. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Moors/heathland , Plateau

Conditions

Flat , High water possible , No shadow , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

Map

Top 5 birds

Other birds you can see here

Show more birds Show less birds
Show more images Show less images

Comments & Tips

Click on the little bird icon () to insert bird names in your own language. The birdnames will automatically be translated for other users!