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Description
Särkkäniemi Nature Reserve is a great spot for seeing waterfowl all around the year. Hnúðsvanur family can be seen around the area on a daily basis and Gulönd and Stokkönd are common sightings as well. Hvinönd , Toppönd , Skúfönd , Toppgoði , Helsingi , Álft , Skeiðönd and Æðarfugl are common birds especially during the warmer months. Gráhegri likes to stop by the rocky points of the shore and Dílaskarfur often dries its wings by the point too.
During shorebird migration season it's possible to see birds like Lóuþræll forage for food in small groups by the rocky shores. The calls of Flóastelkur , Tjaldur and Lindastelkur are familiar sounds in the area during summer too. The lagoon bays provide shelter to shore birds and ducklings and are also great places to spot frogs in spring time. Laufsöngvari , Glókollur , Gransöngvari , Bókfinka , Grænfinka , Grænsöngvari , Glóbrystingur and sometimes Peðgrípur can be heard singing in the coastal meadow areas. During autumn migration some birders have heard the sounds of Kampameisa among the reeds too. The views to the sea open the possibility to see even wider variety of birds flying by from the more common Sílaþerna , Kría , Stormmáfur and Hettumáfur to Ránþerna and Haförn. It's also possible to come across roe deer, grass snakes and lizards in the area.
Details
Access
The place is best explored by walking. It is possible to cycle there and there's a parking place close by next to a dog park.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Sea , BeachConditions
Rocky , Sandy , High water possible , Wet , SlipperyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Autumn , SummerBest time to visit
Summer , Spring , Autumn migration , Autumn , Spring migrationRoute
Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Rain and the raising of the water level can sometimes make parts of the paths muddy and slippery. The area's duckboards can also float if the water level is high so it's good to pay attention to one's feet when visiting and wear shoes suitable for muddy areas if it has been raining recently.