A wetland the size of about 35 football pitches is taking shape at the Svartåmynningen nature reserve outside Linköping, Sweden. The work involves raising the water level in large, flat areas where the Sättunabäcken stream once flowed. This will allow the wetland to retain water longer into spring, creating better conditions for birdlife, specifically the threatened Eurasian curlew.
The higher vegetation will make it easier for birds to hide their young and find food. The project is significantly larger than previous ones, according to Fia Sundin, wetland coordinator at the County Administrative Board of Östergötland. The work is expected to continue for another week, with about one-fifth completed so far.
The project is significantly larger than previous ones
The County Administrative Board of Östergötland plans more restorations of waterways and wetlands in the coming years.