Holmuddens Fyr

Gotland, Fårö > Sweden

Easternmost point on the island of Fårö with open sea. Plenty of seabirds, some waders and flying migratory birds.

Added* by Måns Lagerlöf
Most recent update 20 december 2021

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Description

Holmuddens Fyr is a lighthouse on the easternmost point on the island of Fårö with beautiful scenery and nice views. The place should be avoided during the holiday season, mid-June to mid-August. There is a limestone beach with some low rocks. The lighthouse has a fenced area. Among the birds you can see are Kenti csér, Fekete réce, Fekete lumma, Rétisas, Csigaforgató, Füstös réce, Tengeri partfutó, sárgafejű királyka and Házi rozsdafarkú.

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Access

You can get there by car or bicycle. Parking is available. Then a short walk or longer if you want.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Forest , Sea

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

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Top 5 birds

1. Tengeri partfutó
(Calidris maritima)

2. Fekete lumma
(Cepphus grylle)

3. Füstös réce
(Melanitta fusca)

4. Hósármány
(Plectrophenax nivalis)

5. Ékfarkú halfarkas
(Stercorarius parasiticus)

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