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Overview

Only recently given national park status, this large forested area lies on the outskirts of Stockholm and is one of the largest intact blocks of coniferous forest in the south of Sweden. There are also mires and lakes.

Birds

Notable Species

Birds include Western Capercaillie, Hazel Grouse and Black Grouse, Tengmalm's Owl and Eurasian Pygmy Owl, Black Woodpecker, Spotted Nutcracker and Parrot Crossbill.

Check-list

Birds you can see here include:

Black-throated Diver, Grey Heron, Eurasian Goshawk, Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Osprey, Hazel Grouse, Black Grouse, Western Capercaillie, Common Woodpigeon, Common Cuckoo, Eurasian Pygmy Owl, Tengmalm's Owl, Eurasian Wryneck, Green Woodpecker, Black Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Wood Lark, Barn Swallow, European Robin, Common Redstart, Eurasian Blackbird, Mistle Thrush, Wood Warbler, Willow Warbler, Siberian Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Eurasian Nuthatch, Eurasian Magpie, Common Jay, Spotted Nutcracker, Common Raven, Common Crossbill, Parrot Crossbill

Other Wildlife

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Site Information

History and Use

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Areas of Interest

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Access and Facilities

To reach the park leave Stockholm on Motorway 73 and turn off on the Route 227 at Handen, then head for Tyresta village. The park has marked footpaths.

Contact Details

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External Links

Tyresta National Park

Content and images originally posted by Steve

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