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Owl safari, meet the ural owl - Svartadalen
Photo:
Daniel Green
Do
Owls and their mysterious nightlife intrigue you? Accompany the
professional bird ringers as they carry out their research and
study of Owls in the deep forests of Sweden. This is your opportunity
to meet the great Ural Owls (Strix uralensis) on a close encounter
in broad daylight!
Experience
the space, solitude and silence of this beautiful Swedish countryside.
Svartadalen in Vastmanland is a unique place, with a rich
natural and cultural heritage in the heart of Sweden. Historically
a farming area, it still possesses a wealth of forests, lakes,
hay meadows and open wetlands.
You are
transported by bus first and then walk for a short distance. Part
of the bird ringer's work is to ring the adult females, who hatch
and aggressively guard their young until they are old enough to
fend for themselves. You will get the chance to feel how soft
the downy fledglings are. However, the Ural Owl demand respect
as its name implies. You have to keep a proper distance from the
nest, as Ural Owls can be quite aggressive if annoyed. The experienced
ringers always wear protective clothing and helmets whilst working
with the birds.
The main
focus of these tours are on owls. But after some extensive Owl
watching there will be a culinary break. Smoked fish, fine cured
hams, wholesome tasty breads and mouth watering cheeses will be
served on a nice spot in the forest for a real taste adventure.
This safari is well suited for those with a general interest in
Nature, but also for those who have a specialist interest and
for photographers. No previous knowledge is necessary.
Tawny Owl, Pygmy Owl and sometimes Tengmalm's Owl might be seen
on the Safari.
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Season: Mid April until
mid May,
other dates by arrangement
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Participants:
4 - 10 persons
Price:
SEK 2750 per person at B&B, children
under 10 years half price
Owl
guarantee: Should the Ural Owls not appear (happens
only in extremely bad weather), you are invited to join
on another day, free of charge.
Longer trips, with possible encounters with Eagle Owl and
Great Grey Owl available on request!
Included
in price: Nature guide, transport, food,
accommondation, and brekfast
Accommondation: bed & breakfast or hotel
Equipment: Weather
resistant clothing and footwear, camera, binoculars, water
bottle
Other
animals in the area: Moose,
lynx, wild boar, fox, badger and beaver
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