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Description
Nice mudflat near the airport with many waders and seabirds. This place is interesting for local birders and travellers that have an hour of spare time at the airport. In winter, especially when the sun is back from the end of january, take your telescope and scan the water/Sound. There are always King Eider, Common Eider, Velvet Scoter, Common Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Purple Sandpiper and sometimes White-billed Diver around somewhere, but you need a telescope and calm weather.
During spring and autumn migration often flocks of Dunlin, Red Knot, Common Redshank, Eurasian Oystercatcher. The water is always worth checking for Alcidae, especially in migration times.
In Summer, look for breeding shorebirds like Temminck's Stint, Ruddy Turnstone or birds like Sedge Warbler and displaying Eurasian Skylark. Also important for Arctic Tern.
Details
Access
Close to Tromsø airport. A 5 minutes walk from the Airport, best explored by walking along the shoreline. If you arrive by car, park near roundabout opposite airport, public parking or take bus 42 or other buses going to island Kvaløya.
Terrain and Habitat
Beach , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , SeaConditions
Flat , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Be careful when crossing the street, as there is no footpath!