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Holmuddens Fyr

Gotland, Fårö  >  Sweden

Easternmost point on the island of Fårö with open sea. Plenty of seabirds, some waders and flying migratory birds.

Added* by Måns Lagerlöf
Most recent update 20 Δεκεμβρίου 2021
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Description

Holmuddens Fyr is a lighthouse on the easternmost point on the island of Fårö with beautiful scenery and nice views. The place should be avoided during the holiday season, mid-June to mid-August. There is a limestone beach with some low rocks. The lighthouse has a fenced area. Among the birds you can see are Χειμωνογλάρονο, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Μαυρόπαπια, Black Guillemot, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Θαλασσαετός, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Στρειδοφάγος, Βελουδόπαπια, Βραχοσκαλίδρα, Χρυσοβασιλίσκος and Καρβουνιάρης.

Details

Access

You can get there by car or bicycle. Parking is available. Then a short walk or longer if you want.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Forest , Sea

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Top 5 birds

Βραχοσκαλίδρα
1. Βραχοσκαλίδρα
(Calidris maritima)
Black Guillemot
2. Black Guillemot
(Cepphus grylle)
Βελουδόπαπια
3. Βελουδόπαπια
(Melanitta fusca)
Χιονοτσίχλονο
4. Χιονοτσίχλονο
(Plectrophenax nivalis)
Γερακοληστόγλαρος
5. Γερακοληστόγλαρος
(Stercorarius parasiticus)

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