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 The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. Rank : 10.0 (average on 4 votes)Coordinates : 71.089473, 28.218566 ( Open in Google Maps) Subjects : In the Nordkyn peninsula can be observed almost 200 bird species, of which about 50 nidificanti.Le main species are: Arctic Skua, Common Loon, duck from the long, Arctic Tern Tail, Purple Sandpiper, Turnstone, Dunlin, Little Stint, Whimbrel, Pipit Red-throated, Snow Bunting, Lapland Bunting, Yellow-billed Loon, gray Berta, Skua, Auk, glaucous gull, King Eider, Steller's Eider, Gull of Iceland, ptarmigan, arctic Redpoll, Culbianco.Il place also offers wonderful panoramic views, especially the ancient lighthouse of Slettnes perfectly restaurato.Nelle vicinity worth visiting the beautiful city of Mehamn.Recommended equipment : Any type of camera, because the place and 'excellent both for nature photography for the landscaping. Recommended wide angle for landscapes and telephoto lens of at least 400mm for birdlife. Although the environment does not offer any kind of shelter and as' mainly of the tundra, the subjects allow you to get close enough.Best months : All year round, although the breeding season (June / July) offers the greatest opportunity 'for bird photography. In summer the sun never sets and the lighthouse and 'can get great photos in the midnight sun.How to get there : Slettnes is located in Norway in the Nordkyn peninsula. You are reached by following the road to the North Cape E6, then continuing on the government 98 up to Ifjord. From here the road 888 that runs through the peninsula leading Nordkinn first then Mehamn to Gamvik from where just follow the simple directions to Slettnes fyr along the easy dirt road.Visits : It is an open and free nature reserve. There are paths to follow and and 'should not leave them not to disturb the nesting species. Some birds are particularly aggressive if you approach the nest and attach easily (and rightly so).Notes : And 'possible to stay in the lighthouse building, offering a dozen beds. The free and 'allowed camping and the area has some free pitches for campers. The climate and 'very variable and the sunny days are rare. In summer the sun never sets during winter and 'always night. | | Nearby:   Batsfjord 75 km
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