Tysjöarna Nature Reserve

Tysjöarna Nature Reserve (Swedish: Tysjöarnas naturreservat) is a nature reserve in Jämtland County in Sweden. It is part of the EU-wide Natura 2000-network, and has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2001.[2]

Tysjöarna Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Tysjöarna Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Tysjöarna Nature Reserve
Location within Jämtland County
Map showing the location of Tysjöarna Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Tysjöarna Nature Reserve
Tysjöarna Nature Reserve (Sweden)
LocationSweden
Nearest cityÖstersund
Coordinates63°14′N 14°37′E
Area4.5 km2 (1,100 acres)[1]
Established2013[1]
Official nameTysjöarna
Designated14 November 2001
Reference no.1132[2]

The nature reserve is an important resting area for migrating birds. Three towers for birdwatching have been built in the area. Species that are known to be found in Tysjöarna Nature Reserve include whooper swan, common crane, tufted duck, common goldeneye, little gull, northern lapwing and common redshank.[1]

References
  1. "Tysjöarna" (in Swedish). Jämtland County Administrative Board. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  2. "Tysjöarna". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 16 July 2019.


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