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Hornborga Naturum
The information centre known as Hornborga Naturum stands on pillars
in the lake at Fågeludden (the point). It was opened in 1986,
when the restoration project started in earnest. It is situated
on the eastern side of the lake, where the Billingen table mountain
rises out of the water and forms the backdrop. The surrounding countryside
with its many old stone walls bears witness to its ancient traditions
and, in mid-May, the cherry trees fill the hills with white blossom.
Hornborga Naturum contains an exhibition about the history of the
lake and its bird life, a beautiful slide show, a viewing tower
with a lift, a souvenir shop and a cafeteria. If you follow the
foot-bridge to Fågeludden, you pass two hide-outs. If you
are quiet and have a little patience, you can watch birds at very
close quarters.
Fågeludden is one of the very best places at the lake to watch
birds. You can see grebe, ducks, coots, wading birds and Sweden's
largest colony of black-headed gulls.
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