Birding on Lofoten in July (1 Viewer)

[LuckyLuke]

Hello everyone,
my Partner an me are going on vacation on Lofoten islands this year in July. We start in Svolvaer and are going to do a mix of busrides and walking to Moskenes were we will take the ferry to vaeroy. Near svolvaer and on vaeroy we have a small cabin where we will stay a couple of days, apart from that we will sleep in tents.
Does anybody here have any tips for good birding locations?
Especially on Vaeroy islands.
I'm interestet in almost every bird species. Of course some good locations for waders would be nice
Unfortunatelly we can't go to Rostislands, but I hope to find some other good locations.
I'm planning to bring my scope with me.
Thanks very much.
kind regards
Lukas

 

[katastrofa]

I'm interested in advice on this as well

 

[_pauls]

I'm interested in advice on this as well

Me too... but no replies in 2 years means I won't hold my breath (especially as I leave for Tromso in 3 days!)

 

[katastrofa]

What I've learned so far:

1. there's much less Puffins in Lofoten now than in the past
2. go to Røst to see them

 

[Dyrlege]

Can't leave this one unanswered!
Where to find birds? Just about everywhere, with seabirds being prevalent. Find a spot, perhaps not one of the most popular tourist ones, and watch. Myself, I spend hours watching the small offshore islets, but the short distance from sea through "forest" to mountain, though steep, gives you plenty of birdlife to watch.
Sounds like an exciting trip! Bring "bad weather gear" and hope you don't need it. It changes quickly.
Per

 

[katastrofa]

We went for this boat trip Skomvaer | Day @ Sea in early July and had lots of puffin and some sea eagle sightings. But yes, the puffins are decreasing in Lofoten, mostly due to overfishing.