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[edit] Overview

Wet meadows and a shallow, eutrophic lake form the main habitats of this area in the south of the island of Gotland that is now a Ramsar Site. It lies on the southern side of the Faludden headland which can be a good site for seabird migration.

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[edit] Notable Species

There is a range of breeding wetland birds including Greylag Goose, Ruff, Pied Avocet and Caspian Tern. The area is also noted for the frequent occurrence of rarities which have included Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Greater Flamingo and Black Stork.

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Birds you can see here include:

Little Grebe, Whooper Swan, Greylag Goose, Barnacle Goose, Mallard, Garganey, Northern Shoveler, Greater Scaup, Common Eider, Common Scoter, Velvet Scoter, Pied Avocet, Northern Lapwing, Ruff, Black-tailed Godwit, Common Redshank, Little Gull, Herring Gull, Caspian Tern, Little Tern, Bearded Tit, Sedge Warbler, Eurasian Reed Warbler

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[edit] Site Information

[edit] History and Use

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[edit] Areas of Interest

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[edit] Access and Facilities

From Burgsvik take the eastward road and fork right after 2km, continue for 3km to the Stockviken signpost and the observation tower can be seen after 2km.

[edit] Contact Details

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[edit] External Links

Stock Bay Bird Sanctuary (English translation)

Content and images originally posted by Steve