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Bakkatjörn

Reykjavík  >  Iceland

At the tip of Seltjarnarnes, Bakkatjörn claims the crown as the best place to witness bird migration in the capital area.

Dodane* przez Janusz Jagiello
Ostatnia aktualizacja 21 marca 2026

Opis

Few places combine accessibility and action so well as Bakkatjörn. While Bakkatjörn is a fruitful location year round, it is its position as migration hotspot that has given its status as legendary birding place amongst Icelanders. During spring and autumn, the shallow pond becomes a staging ground for shorebirds at high tide, alongside ducks, gulls, geese and swans. In winter, łabędź krzykliwy, gęgawa and gulls like mewa blada , mewa polarna , śmieszka and mewa pospolita can be observed as they wait for neighbourhood bird feeders. The freeze-thaw rhythm of the pond even works as a seasonal clock: when it melts, migration is already underway; when it freezes, winter has settled in. Bakkatjörn pond is also teeming with life in summertime. ohar, ostrygojad, nur rdzawoszyi, rycyk, rybitwa popielata, edredon, łabędź krzykliwy and świergotek łąkowy are expected breeding birds.

The site is one of the most important nesting grounds of rybitwa popielata in the capital region. The immediate habitats connected to Bakkatjörn, such as the coastlines of Seltjörn (W) and Bakkavík (S) offer good alternative birding places when the tide is low and/or if the pond is empty. In addition to this, Bakkatjörn has hosted its share of headline rarities over the years., including nearctic waders, gulls and ducks. Visitors are asked to avoid walking too close to the pond, to bird from the car when driving along the southern edge, and to keep dogs on leashes during breeding season.

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Dostęp

Bus stops, bike paths and parking are all nearby, and the wooden hide on the western side allows for comfortable viewing in almost any weather. Located within a walking distance (5 km) from the centre of Reykjavik, it it also reachable by foot. You can park your car at the parking lot on Suðurströnd street. Click on the P in the map for directions.

Teren i siedlisko

Tereny podmokłe , Plaża , Jezioro , Łąka , Rzadkie drzewa i krzewy , Wrzosowisko , Wydmy , Morze

Warunki

Piaszczysty , Pagórkowaty , Otwarty krajobraz

Trasa dookoła

Nie

Czy luneta będzie przydatna ?

Może być przydatna

Udany sezon obserwacyjny

Przez cały rok

Najlepszy czas na wizytę

Wiosenne migracje , Jesienne migracje

Trasa

Droga nieutwardzona

Poziom trudności szlaku pieszego

Łatwy

Dostępne

Pieszo , Rower , Samochód , Wózek inwalidzki

Czatownia/platforma obserwacyjna

Tak

Dodatkowe informacje

You can combine visiting this spot with a stay in Reykjavik (which gives you birding opportunities of spending time at Lake Tjörnin or cruising the bay - both spots are already described separately). Please note that the seashore and beaches are also worth exploring on foot in the nearby areas.

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