Eidsvaagen

On the opposite side of the fjord, you can see the Eidvågen Nature Reserve. The 352-metre high Skarve mountain runs steeply down into the sea and is home to many black legged kittiwake colonies. The black legged kittiwake is a medium-sized seagull, which is best recognised by its black wing tips and legs. It is the most common gull species in the world and breeds along much of the west coast of Norway. However, the numbers and distribution have declined dramatically since the 1980s and today they are considered threatened and are on the “Norwegian list of endangered species”. Can you hear the loud nasal screams? That is the sound of the kittiwake. Seiland has a rich and diverse bird life. The island has many deserted and steep mountain areas with numerous cliffs facing the sea, which are home to many different species of birds of prey. You can find sea eagles nesting next to golden eagles, falcons, and buzzards. And along the less steep sections of the coast, you can find colonies of seagulls and terns, as well as waders, grey geese, eider, and black guillemots. There are also wetland birds breeding in the water and waterways on the island, including a number of black throated loons and red throated loons. Seiland is therefore a great place for both ornithologists and other bird watchers.