Birdwatching in Dovre
Fokstumyra in Dovre is one of Norway’s most famous birding locations, visited every year by birders and hikers. Parts of the trail around Fokstumyra are plank paths and easy to follow. The full trail is 6 kilometres. The distance between the car park and the bird tower is 1.5 kilometres. From the main road E6, the reserve is easy to access, and the train station is close by.
Map over Fokstumyra in Dovre
Other Interesting Areas Around Fokstumyra
The small waters surrounding Fokstumyra, for example Hjerkinndammen, are also interesting. Here, Horned Grebe, Common Scoter, Velvet Scoter, Scaup, Long-tailed Duck, and Red-necked Phalarope might be easier to find. In the higher mountain areas around Fokstumyra, the chances are you get to see species like Eurasian Dotterel, Horned Lark, and Lapland Bunting. In addition, there are good chances of seeing the musk ox in the areas around Fokstumyra.
… that Fokstumyra became a protected area as early as 1923 and is considered Norway’s first large nature reserve?
… that the Garganey and the Collared Dove was registered for the first time in Norway in Fokstumyra?
… that you can see the musk ox near Fokstumyra?
Bird Species Seen in the Area
Some of the Birds in Fokstumyra