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Description
In the large open area of the Vehnemoor typical marsh breeders such as Þúfutittlingur, Blábrystingur, Seftittlingur, Grátrana, Hrossagaukur, Fjöruspói, Stelkur and Vatnalóa are common in spring and summer. There is also a small colony of Hettumáfur and single pairs Stormmáfur. The forested area in the central part is a breeding place for Náttfari, Laufsöngvari and Trjátittlingur.
On spring migration parts that just have been recently renaturalised are also good spots for Waders. Most numerous species are Lyngstelkur, Trjástelkur, Flóastelkur, Sandlóa and Bakkatíta. From late April to August (best time is first decade of May) other Wader species such as Lóuþræll, Sanderla, Tildra, Spóatíta and Veimiltíta could be watched here.
In winter the area is used as a roosting site for huge numbers of Greater White-Fronted Geese & Bean Geese, Common Cranes and swans.
See the full list of species that have been recorded in the Vehnemoor below (including historic records).
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Access
There are four ways to access the moor (see map). One road through the area could be used by car, others are forbidden to use and blocked with barriers. But those can be explored on foot.