Description
Nice mudflat near the airport with many waders and seabirds. This place is interesting for local birders and travellers that have an hour of spare time at the airport. In winter, especially when the sun is back from the end of january, take your telescope and scan the water/Sound. There are always Eider cu cap cenușiu, Eider, Rață catifelată, Rață neagră , Rață de ghețuri, Fugaci de mare and sometimes Cufundar cu cioc alb around somewhere, but you need a telescope and calm weather.
During spring and autumn migration often flocks of Fugaci de țărm, Fugaci mare, Fluierar cu picioare roșii, Scoicar. The water is always worth checking for Alcidae, especially in migration times.
In Summer, look for breeding shorebirds like Fugaci pitic, Pietruș or birds like Lăcar mic and displaying Ciocârlie. Also important for Chiră polară.
Details
Access
Close to Tromsø airport. A 5 minutes walk from the Airport, best explored by walking along the shoreline. If you arrive by car, park near roundabout opposite airport, public parking or take bus 42 or other buses going to island Kvaløya.
Terrain and Habitat
Beach , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , SeaConditions
Flat , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Be careful when crossing the street, as there is no footpath!
