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Neslandavík Bay

Northeastern Region  >  Iceland

A large bay on the northern side of Lake Mývatn. Probably the best spot to find great numbers of waterbirds!

Added* by Bas Engels
Most recent update 12 helmikuu 2020

Description

The Neslandavík Bay is located on the northern side of Lake Mývatn and is probably the best spot to find great numbers of waterbirds of the entire lake. Large flocks of resting tukkasotka, haapana and lapasotka. Other species of waterbird that can be found within the bay are harmaasorsa, kaakkuri, mustakurkku-uikku, vesipääsky, jouhisorsa and alli. The area is also a good spot for mustalintu. The bay is known for its rare vagrants and species such as amerikanhaapana, punasotka and amerikantukkasotka have been seen here.

The bay is also a good spot for observing gulls and skuas, like merilokki, isokihu and merikihu.

The best way to observe the bay is from Sigurgeir's Bird Museum, located just east of the bay. It gives the best views over the lake. The museum is surrounded by low vegetated fields and a great place to observe species like kivitasku and niittykirvinen. Also suopöllö can be found here and tunturihaukka can be seen hunting.

Details

Access

The area is best observed from the Sigurgeir's Bird Museum, located just east of the bay. A road leads from the ringroad in the north towards this museum. You can observe the lake from here. You can also follow the ringroad towards west and scan the area from off the road.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland , Lake

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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