Description
Norsholmen is a peninsula on the small island of Fårö between Tällevika and Ajkesvik north of Gotland. Norsholmen is known for its good birding, mainly during spring and autumn migration. During the spring, large numbers of seabirds and waders pass through. At the end of May, for example, large flocks of valkoposkihanhi can be seen stopping on their way to their Arctic breeding grounds. The birdlife consists of waders such as avosetti, karikukko, suokukko and suosirri and terns such as lapintiira and pikkutiira. At the end of July/August, flocks of riuttatiira dwell around the islet. merikotka is often seen.
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Access
Norsholmen is easiest to reach via a footpath that starts from Bohakasandet on the southwestern shore of Ajkesviken. Note: from 15 March to 15 July, it is forbidden to move outside the roads marked on the information signs that stand in several places in the bird protection area. It is forbidden all year round to drive a motor vehicle within the area.