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Fågelkullen - Abiskojåkkas Delta

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From Fågelkullen you have a nice overview of the bird life in the Abiskojåkka delta.

Added* by Patrick Åström
Most recent update 13 Δεκεμβρίου 2022
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Description

The Fågelkullen observation site and viewpoint is on a hill on the western side of Abiskojåkka. You can walk via the Abiskojåkka canyon or the trail to the west. The path to the Fågelkullen viewpoint is a small detour north towards Torneträsk. There is a windbreak on site. The delta itself is a bird protection area with access prohibited from May 1st to July 31st. Normally seen and heard here Κοκκινοσκέλης, Λασπότρυγγας, Λαμπροβούτι, Κηλιδοβούτι, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Κιρκίρι, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Σφυριχτάρι, and Χιονογλάρονο. During May/June and August arctic waders such as (Κοινή) Νανοσκαλίδρα, Σταχτιά Νανοσκαλίδρα, Μαχητής, Ερυθρόλαιμος Φαλαρόποδας and Σιγλίγουρος rest in the area. Occasionally one can see Χιονογερακίνα, Νανογέρακο, Βελονοληστόγλαρος, Σταχτόπαπια, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Μαυρόπαπια, Βελουδόπαπια, Χιονόπαπια and Οχθοχελίδονο.

Details

Access

You can park at the Abisko tourist station. Click on the P in the map for directions. From there it is about a 1 kilometer walk to the platform along a gravel road and path. You can also make a nice hike along the Abiskojåkka canyon. Here you can see and hear Γαλαζολαίμης, (Κοινός) Φοινίκουρος, (Κοινός) Θαμνοψάλτης and (Ευρωπαϊκός) Νεροκότσυφας. From August 1, when the trespassing ban ends, you can walk out on the delta.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Beach , Mud flats , Dunes , Moors/heathland , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Sandy , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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