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Description
At Sandarviken 223 bird species have been recorded. 35 species of wading birds have been recorded.
Sandarviken holds thousands of wintering Duggönd but Korpönd, Hrafnsönd, Æðarfugl and diving ducks also winter in smaller numbers. Other waterfowl like Rauðhöfðaönd, Skeiðönd Urtönd, Brandönd and Gargönd also winter in the area. Sandarviken holds wintering Toppgoði, Sefgoði, and Flórgoði.Helsingi also winter as do a few wading birds in winter. Dvergsnípa is sometimes found. Wintering birds of prey are often found in the area. Some of the common ones are Bláheiðir, Músvákur, Haförn, and Gullörn.
During migration period the bay often holds large amounts of waders. Most numerous is the Lóuþræll which sometimes number in the thousands. Jaðrakan, Hrossagaukur, Tjaldur, Fjöruspói, Stelkur, Lóuþræll, Bjúgnefja, and Sandlóa all breed somewhat regularly. Other wading birds often found are:Tildra, Grálóa, Lappajaðrakan, Sanderla, Bakkatíta, and Veimiltíta. Rarer wading birds like Efjutíta, Óðinshani, Dvergsnípa and Heiðasnípa are sometimes found. Many vagrant wading birds have also been found.
In the lagoon Gargönd, Skeiðönd, Taumönd and many other dabbling ducks often Feed. Lómur and Glitbrúsi often rest at Sandarviken year round. Large amounts of geese use the coastal meadows as resting and feeding ground during their migration. Helsingi and Grágæs can sometimes be found in the thousands. Heiðagæs and Fagurgæs has been seen.
Details
Access
Parking can be done at Unghanseskär and at Haubjägar bodar.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Forest , Wetland , Grassland , Sea , Dunes , Beach , Agriculture , Mud flats , ReedbedsConditions
Flat , Hilly , Sandy , WetCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Autumn , Summer , WinterRoute
Unpaved road , Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The southern areas of Sandarviken is a bird protection area from 15 march - 30 june and from 1 Oktober - 15 november.