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Slettnes

Finnmark  >  Norway

One of the best sites in Europe for migrating arctic ducks, divers, skuas, gulls and terns in spring and autumn.

Añadido* por Kratzer
Última actualización 16 mayo 2022

Descripción

Slettnes is situated at the tip of a peninsula that shoots out into the Barents Sea. The Slettnes lighthouse is the northernmost mainland lighthouse in the world. It is considered to be one of the best sites in Europe for migrating arctic ducks, divers, skuas, gulls and terns in spring and autumn. On the best days, notable species such as Colimbo de Adams, Éider real, Gavión Hiperbóreo and Págalo Rabero pass in the hundreds and Págalo Pomarino in the thousands.

Detalles

Accesso

Slettnes is a lighthouse on the north-eastern tip of the Nordkinn peninsula, between the North Cape of Norway to the west and the better known (from a birding perspective) Varanger peninsula to the south-east. The Slettnes Lighthouse is a prominent landmark in the windswept landscape and provides an excellent view of the Barents Sea and the Slettnes plains. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the lighthouse.

Terreno y habitat

Mar

Condiciones

Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Primavera , Otoño , Verano

Mejor momento para visitar

Migración de otoño , Migración de primavera

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Coche

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

Slettnes is more than just a great seawatching spot. It is also a nature reserve and every summer researchers from Europe visit the area doing studies on waders, ducks, terns and skuas. This relative small area holds a large breeding population of Págalo Parásito (c.200 pairs) and Charrán ártico (1200 pairs).

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