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Hermaness National Nature Reserve

Unst, Shetland  >  United Kingdom

Dramatic clifftop for thousands of seabirds. Breeding birds include Fulmar Boreal, Alcatraz Atlántico, Frailecillo Atlántico and Gaviota Tridáctila.

Añadido* por Renate van den Boom
Última actualización 12 febrero 2020

Descripción

Clifftop with a nice boardwalk. It takes about 40 minutes to walk from the parking place to the clifftop. You can walk along the cliff. There are thousands of Alcatraz Atlántico. Also lots of Frailecillo Atlántico, skuas, Fulmar Boreal, Gaviota Tridáctila, Cormorán Moñudo, gulls, Correlimos Común, Collalba Gris, pipits and so on.

Detalles

Accesso

There's a parking place near Burrafirth. It's well signed. From the parking place follow the footpath all the way to the cliff. It takes about 40 minutes to walk. It's a bit hilly. When you get to the cliff edge, walk to the left to see a huge Alcatraz Atlántico colony up close. You can walk all the way round. If you go to the right, you can see Muckle Flugga, Britain's most northerly lighthouse. The cliff edge is not fenced, so be careful, especially with strong winds. Also, be careful where you step, as there are quite a few Frailecillo Atlántico burrows along the edge. Be aware of dive bombing Págalo Grande (called bonxies in Shetland) in breeding season. Best to stick to the path. Part of the area is closed in breeding season to protect Colimbo Chico.

You can hike off trail, but it's not recommended as it is very wet with many hidden pools and in breeding season there are lots of breeding birds you will disturb. Circular trail only open out of breeding season.

Terreno y habitat

Mar

Condiciones

Montañoso , Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera , Verano

Ruta

Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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