Descripción
Gjesværstappan is a group of high, steep-sided, grass-covered islands 15 km west of the Nordkapp cliff. The islands contain a large colony of seabirds and have been designated a nature reserve since 1983. The largest colonies of cliff-breeding seabirds are mainly located on the bird cliffs of the biggest island, Storstappen, and between June 15 and August 15 visitors are not allowed to set foot on this island. The amount of nesting birds is impressing: about 70 pairs of Cormorán Grande; around 50 pairs of Cormorán Moñudo; 5000 to 10,000 pairs of Gaviota Tridáctila ; about 600 pairs of Arao Común; 25 pairs of Arao de Brünnich; about 2500 pairs of Alca Común; and about 50,000 pairs of Frailecillo Atlántico. Also some Alcatraz Atlántico nest here. The islands are best visited May to August. Other birds you can see are Arao Aliblanco, Mérgulo Atlántico and Pigargo Europeo.
Detalles
Accesso
Road to Gjesvaer, then boat. (Same island as Nordkapp. Nearest port and airport is Honningsvåg). A two-hour boat tour leaves from Gjesvær to Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve.
