Descrição
Slettnes is situated at the tip of a peninsula that shoots out into the Barents Sea. The Slettnes lighthouse is the northernmost mainland lighthouse in the world. It is considered to be one of the best sites in Europe for migrating arctic ducks, divers, skuas, gulls and terns in spring and autumn. On the best days, notable species such as Mobêlha-de-bico-branco, Eider-real, Gaivota-hiperbórea and Moleiro-de-cauda-comprida pass in the hundreds and Moleiro-pomarino in the thousands.
Detalhes
Acesso
Slettnes is a lighthouse on the north-eastern tip of the Nordkinn peninsula, between the North Cape of Norway to the west and the better known (from a birding perspective) Varanger peninsula to the south-east. The Slettnes Lighthouse is a prominent landmark in the windswept landscape and provides an excellent view of the Barents Sea and the Slettnes plains. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the lighthouse.
Terreno e Habitat
MarCondições
Paisagem abertaCaminho circular
Nãoé útil um telescópio?
SimBoa temporada de observação de aves
Primavera , Outono , VerãoMelhor hora para visitar
Migração de outono , Migração da primaveraRota
Estrada pavimentada , Caminho largoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , CarroAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
Slettnes is more than just a great seawatching spot. It is also a nature reserve and every summer researchers from Europe visit the area doing studies on waders, ducks, terns and skuas. This relative small area holds a large breeding population of Moleiro-parasítico (c.200 pairs) and Andorinha-do-mar-árctica (1200 pairs).


