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Description
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 Plongeon à bec blanc, Eider à tête grise, Goéland bourgmestre and Labbe à longue queue pass in the hundreds and Labbe pomarin in the thousands.
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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.
Terrain et Habitat
Mer/océanConditions
Paysage ouvertBoucle
NonAvez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?
OuiSaison idéale pour observer
Printemps , Automne , EtéMeilleure période pour une visite
Migration automnale , Migration printanièreItinéraire
Route pavée , Sentier largeNiveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire
FacileAccessible via
A pied , VoitureObservatoire/hutte d'observation
NonInformations supplémentaires
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 Labbe parasite (c.200 pairs) and Sterne arctique (1200 pairs).