Birds
Vesterålen has rich and abundant birdlife. The nutrient-rich waters surrounding the island group normally provide ample food supplies for a number of seabird species. All of the usual species found on the northern latitudes are represented here. Among the rare species is the black-tailed curlew, which nests exclusively on Andøya. The northern fulmar and gannet are two species that are found only in shoreline areas. Puffins, razorbills, guillemots, shags, herons and swans are other fascinating and exclusive features among the ocean fauna. The white-tailed eagle has multiplied dramatically in recent years. The most familiar bird rocks are located outside of Nykvåg and Hovden in Bø and Bleik in Andøy.
Parts of Vesterålen enjoy the annual visits of migrating geese during spring and autumn. Barnacle geese, grey lag geese and pink-footed geese are pilgrims to their permanent grazing areas. Invasions of birds from the east, for example the great spotted woodpecker, the bohemian waxwing and the snow bunting are highly visible in Vesterålen on their annual stopovers here.
Vesterålen has rich and abundant birdlife. The nutrient-rich waters surrounding the island group normally provide ample food supplies for a number of seabird species. All of the usual species found on the northern latitudes are represented here. Among the rare species is the black-tailed curlew, which nests exclusively on Andøya. The northern fulmar and gannet are two species that are found only in shoreline areas. Puffins, razorbills, guillemots, shags, herons and swans are other fascinating and exclusive features among the ocean fauna. The white-tailed eagle has multiplied dramatically in recent years. The most familiar bird rocks are located outside of Nykvåg and Hovden in Bø and Bleik in Andøy.
Parts of Vesterålen enjoy the annual visits of migrating geese during spring and autumn. Barnacle geese, grey lag geese and pink-footed geese are pilgrims to their permanent grazing areas. Invasions of birds from the east, for example the great spotted woodpecker, the bohemian waxwing and the snow bunting are highly visible in Vesterålen on their annual stopovers here.
