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 Eurasian Wren. During migration, anything can show up here! Especially finches, like 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, LakeConditions
HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring, Spring migration, Autumn migrationRoute
Unpaved road, Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoBirdingplaces Near
Multiple birdingplaces are located around the lake (see overview map).
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