Svalbard Arctic Wildlife
Arctic & Subarctic
Birds
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Norway — Svalbard
June to July
Overview
24-hour daylight reveals Arctic bird colonies with millions of seabirds on dramatic cliffs.
Equipment
- Binoculars
- Warm waterproof layers
- Camera
- Armed guide (bears)
Safety Notes
- Polar bears can appear anywhere — armed guide required
- Extreme UV in 24-hour daylight — sunburn risk
Identification Tips
1
Little auks nest in millions on scree slopes
2
Brünnich's guillemots form dense cliff colonies
3
Arctic tern colonies will dive-bomb intruders
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Little Auk | common | Massive scree slope colonies |
| Brünnich's Guillemot | common | Cliff ledge colonies |
| Arctic Tern | common | Nesting on flat ground |
| Barnacle Goose | common | Tundra nesting colonies |