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Höfði Woodland Park

Northeastern Region  >  Iceland

A small forested area on the eastern side of Lake Mývatn. A great spot for local breeding birds and migrants.

Added* by Bas Engels
Most recent update 12 February 2020

Description

Höfði Woodland Park is located on the eastern side of Lake Mývatn and consists of a beautiful forested area adjacent to the lake. Several pathways lead through a diverse habitat with scattered trees, strange rock formations and great views over the lake. The park is a good spot for local breeding birds, such as Common Redpoll, Redwing and Wren. During migration, anything can show up here! Especially finches, like Common Chaffinch, Brambling and Eurasian Bullfinch have been seen in the past.

The rocky parts are particular good for Rock Ptarmigan. The area is also used as hunting ground by Gyrfalcon.

The views over the lake provide observations of many species of waterbird, like Barrow's Goldeneye, Greater Scaup, Red-necked Phalarope, Red-breasted Merganser and Long-tailed Duck.

Details

Access

The area is easy accessable. It's located next to the ringroad around the lake and a parking lot is present. You can walk through the park on multiple unpaved pathways.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Lake

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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