Äspettornet

Among the birds nesting in Äspet are avocets, little terns and grebes. In some years, brown harriers also breed. The reef area at Äspet is one of southern Sweden's foremost resting places for waders and during late summer and early fall it is possible to see up to 20 different wader species in one day. At this time, skuas and plenty of terns are regularly seen. Äspet is also an interesting bird site in winter. In the harbor basin and in the lagoon, there are often large flocks of wigeons with a few brown and rock ducks, and along the shore you can see sea eagles, long-tailed ducks and jays. Winter waders, snow buntings and water pipits are annual visitors, and mountain larks are also seen. There are two birdwatching towers in the reserve next to the lagoon area. The harbour pier at the northern edge of the area is also a good vantage point.

Parking is available next to Utemuseum Äspet.

Regional bus 552 to stop Åhus Järnvägsgatan. From here it is 3.7km to Utemuseum Äspet.

The bird tower is located on the lagoon, 500m from Äspet outdoor museum. Äspet is in turn south of Åhus harbor and Helge å. There is a bridge over the river west of the harbor. See more on the Äspet page.

Apart from the marked path leading to the bird tower, access to the lagoon, the reefs and the surrounding water is prohibited between March 15 and September 30. See the attached map