Kvismare Bird Observatory

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Kvismare Bird Observatory

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The hill Öbykulle between East and West Kvismaren is the central point in the nature reserve. There are also books, postcards and lithographs for sale here.

Svenska/Swedish:
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English:
The nature reserve Kvismaren consists of two large reed areas, East and West Kvismaren, which have been partly restored to create two shallow lakes, Rysjön and Fågelsjön. From the top of the hill you have a good view over most of the reserve. Here you also find parking places, information points, picnic areas and toilets. There is also a small information centre, which is open during spring weekends. Here you find further information about the reserve and the bird observatory. Lake Rysjön is situated west of Öbykulle. About 800 metres walk from the hill there is a birding tower where you get a splendid overview of lake Rysjön with its grebes, ducks and geese. In Rysjön you also find a hide where you can get a closer look at the waterfowl. Lake Fågelsjön is situated east of Öbykulle. A track runs from the hill to Åslaholmen, a small peninsula dividing lake Fågelsjön in two parts. On the northern shore of the western part of Fågelsjön, there is a platform for birdwatching. Grazed shore meadows are found at Fiskinge, Hammar and Killingen. At these meadows large numbers of cranes are roosting in the autumn. These areas are also important resting-places for different species of waders during migration. The nature reserve Sörön is a grazed deciduous grove mixed with open meadows. During springtime huge numbers of blue and white anemones covers the ground. Many species of birds are breeding in the grove, among others Icterine Warbler and Ortolan Bunting. The hazel groves and old oak trees of Sörön are well worth a visit! What makes the area around lake Kvismaren so valuable is the mosaic of different habitats that are scattered in the agricultural landscape: wetlands, reed beds, open waters, forest islets and larger forests.

30/09/2026

The ringing season at Kvismaren has now come to an end. During the final weeks, we have welcomed an increasing number of migratory birds arriving from their northern breeding grounds, as the autumn migration reached its peak.

It has been a highly productive season, with a total of 7,530 birds processed: 6,348 new birds ringed and 1,182 recaptures, representing 63 different species. These data provide valuable information on migration timing, movements, moult and body condition, helping us to better understand the role of Kvismaren as a stopover site. With the season now finished, we look forward to continuing the work next year.

Species featured in this post:

Dunlin — Calidris alpina
Common Redpoll — Acanthis flammea
Siskin — Spinus spinus
Long-tailed Tit — Aegithalos caudatus
Ruff — Calidris pugnax
Common Redstart — Phoenicurus phoenicurus
Lesser Whitethroat — Curruca curruca
Bluethroat — Luscinia svecica
Goldcrest — Regulus regulus

09/08/2026

August is already here, and with it, we are starting to notice the first movements of migratory birds at Kvismaren.
During these first days, we have had the chance to ring some particularly interesting species, including a male of rosefinch, several yellowhammer, red-backed shrike and one grasshopper warbler.

Little by little, the landscape is changing, reminding us that the autumn migration has already begun for many species. Every bird passing through our mist nets gives us another small piece of the puzzle, helping us better understand their movements, migration routes, and the importance of places like Kvismaren during migration. And this is only the beginning!

Photographs featured in this post:

1. Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus)
2, 3 and 4. Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio)
5. Grasshopper warbler (Locustella naevia) 6. Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) 7. Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 8. Dunnock (Prunella modularis) The work was carried out by: .appel

21/07/2026

The ringing season at Kvismaren Bird Observatory is entering one of its most exciting periods of the year. Every day, we are catching increasing numbers of juveniles hatched this summer, providing valuable insights into the success of the breeding season and the lives of these young birds as they prepare for their first migrations. Seeing these recently fledged birds is a wonderful reminder that a new generation is already beginning its remarkable journey.

At the same time, some of the season's earliest migrants are already accumulating fat reserves in preparation for their journeys to their wintering grounds. Autumn migration is quietly gathering pace, and each bird we ring contributes another piece to the fascinating story of migration unfolding at Kvismaren.

Over the past few weeks, we have been able to ring a wide variety of bird species. Here is a small selection in the photographs featured in this post.

1. Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus)

2. Wryneck (Jynx torquilla)

3. Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris)

4. Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra)

5. Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dryobates minor)

6. Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea)

7. Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus)

8. Common whitethroat (Curruca communis)

9. Greenfinch (Chloris chloris)

The work was carried out by: .ja .appel

19/07/2026

At Kvismaren, the breeding season of the Marsh harrier begins long before we reach the nests. Our first task is to carefully monitor the behaviour of the adult birds, observing their movements across the wetlands in order to locate their nests. By observing food deliveries, territorial displays and flight patterns, we can identify where the young are being raised while minimising disturbance.

Once the chicks are old enough, we visit the nests to put them individually coded PVC colour rings. These rings enable the birds to be identified from a distance throughout their lives, providing valuable insights into their survival, dispersal and breeding ecology without the need for recapture.

This season has been an outstanding success. A total of 29 marsh harrier chicks were colour-ringed at Kvismaren, making it a highly productive year for the species and our monitoring efforts.

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03/07/2026

The ringing season has officially begun at Kvismaren!

In our first week, we have ringed a wide variety of species, as well as the first clear signs of the post-breeding season. Highlights so far include Sedge warbler, Marsh warbler, Whinchat, Lesser whitethroat, Bearded tit,...

We're also catching increasing numbers of freshly fledged juveniles, which is a great indication of this year's breeding success. At the same time, many adult birds have begun their annual moult, with both complete and partial moults now well underway.

The coming weeks promise to bring even more exciting discoveries as migration gradually increases. We look forward to sharing more updates from the reedbeds of Kvismaren!

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26/06/2026

We've just finished up this year's nest box ringing project in the Sörön forest! As part of our long-term monitoring programme at Kvismaren Bird Observatory, we ringed nestlings to help us better understand breeding success and population trends.

This season, we ringed blue t**s, great t**s, tree sparrows, and paid flycatchers. Each ring provides valuable information for the conservation and study of these amazing birds.

Thanks to for the pictures.

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13/06/2026

During the breeding season, we are surveying Savi's warbler (Locustella luscinioides) singing males throughout the reedbeds and capturing them for ringing and individual marking. By indintifying and monitoring breeding males, we aim to estimate population size, assess territory occupancy, and investigate patters of size fidelity and habitat use.

Long-term monitoring of marked individuals provides valuable insights into the ecology and conservation of this characteristic wetland species.

Thanks to for the pictures.

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10/06/2026

We have successfully completed the ringing project for the Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) nest boxes in Kvismaren.
A total of 55 chicks were ringed from 17 occupied nest boxes, providing valuable data for the long-term monitoring of the local breeding population.

Bird ringing is an important scientific method that allows researchers to study survival, dispersal, and population dynamics over time. We thank everyone who contributed to the monitoring and fieldwork, and we look forward to following the future journeys of these young birds.

Thanks to for the pictures.

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19/05/2026

After a month at the Kvismaren Bird Observatory, we have completed the third wetland census of the season, during which we observed the arrival of migratory species (Black tern or Temminck's stint), others building their nests (Black-headed gull) and some already with chicks (Greylag goose). In addition, other species have been seen migrating to their breeding areas (White-fronted goose).

We will see what the last two censuses in May and June have in store for us.

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Norrbyås 421
Örebro
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+4619238031

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http://www.kvismaren.org/

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