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
MarCondiciones
Paisaje abiertoCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
SíBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Primavera , Otoño , VeranoMejor momento para visitar
Migración de otoño , Migración de primaveraRuta
Camino pavimentado , Camino anchoCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , CocheEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación 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).


