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Neslandavík Bay

Northeastern Region  >  Iceland

A large bay on the northern side of Lake Mývatn. Probably the best spot to find great numbers of waterbirds!

Added* by Bas Engels
Most recent update 12 февруари 2020

Description

The Neslandavík Bay is located on the northern side of Lake Mývatn and is probably the best spot to find great numbers of waterbirds of the entire lake. Large flocks of resting цуцулест кожувар, патка свиркач and морски кожувар. Other species of waterbird that can be found within the bay are сива патка, мал морски нуркач, ушест нуркач, Red-necked Phalarope, патка ластовичарка and долгоопашеста патка. The area is also a good spot for Common Scoter. The bay is known for its rare vagrants and species such as American Wigeon, црвеноглав кожувар and Ring-necked Duck have been seen here.

The bay is also a good spot for observing gulls and skuas, like Голем морски галеб, Great Skua and арктички поморник.

The best way to observe the bay is from Sigurgeir's Bird Museum, located just east of the bay. It gives the best views over the lake. The museum is surrounded by low vegetated fields and a great place to observe species like обично камењарче and ливадска трепетилка. Also блатен був can be found here and Gyrfalcon can be seen hunting.

Details

Access

The area is best observed from the Sigurgeir's Bird Museum, located just east of the bay. A road leads from the ringroad in the north towards this museum. You can observe the lake from here. You can also follow the ringroad towards west and scan the area from off the road.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland , Lake

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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