Varanger / Finnmark bird news

Hornøya bird cliff is full of Guillemots. Puffins havet to arrive, but expected any moment. And btw; dont ask us about Hornøya access. Issues still not resolved. Vardø Hotel or Vardø tourist info will probably know more shortly..

Bussesundet, Vardø two days ago; 7-8000 King & Common Eiders in mega raft, 50+ whales (Fin & Minke) + thousands of Guillemots, Long-tailed Ducks, etc. Vids straight of iphone through scope, from Vardø island. Brief vlog at @Biotope_Tormod #varanger

🌊🐋 Special thanks to Michael Adam © for the incredible drone footage of Fin & Humpback Whales! 🚤 Skipper Gabi at the helm 👨‍✈️ Guide Boris Belchev on board Amazing memories from the 2024 whale influx in Varanger. An unforgettable Arctic season! ✨

🙏 We hope Vardø kommune and local authorities act quickly to restore the Kittiwake Hotel. This is not just about birds. It’s about Vardø’s future 🐦🌍

Birding & nature tourism are a key source of income 💶 and a reason why thousands visit Varanger every year 🐦🌊 Destroying this colony means cutting another leg from the community’s chair 🪑💥

🌧️💔 A heartbreaking day for Varanger. The Kittiwake Hotel hosting 400–500 nests has been completely destroyed. 🪹❌ Every single nest is gone. This is a huge loss for birds, people, and Vardø’s future. 🐦🌊

🦅🐋 White-tailed Eagles, seals, porpoises – and sometimes whales. Birding Varanger in winter is about more than birds. It’s a full Arctic wildlife experience. #WildArctic #BirdingVaranger

🌌❄️ Snowy landscapes, dark skies and frequent northern lights. Mid-winter birding combines world-class wildlife with unforgettable Arctic nights. Nature doesn’t sleep here. #NorthernLights #WinterBirding

❄️🐦 Mid-winter birding in Varanger is pure Arctic magic. Sea ducks, seabirds & raptors gather along ice-free coasts under dancing northern lights. Winter here is very much alive. #BirdingVaranger #WinterBirding

Looking ahead: 2026 promises more tours, safaris, and unforgettable birding experiences. See you in Varanger! #BirdingNorway #ArcticBirding

Varanger remains a unique meeting point of Arctic, Atlantic & eastern species. Which rare sighting made your year? Share your photos and stories! #BirdingVaranger #WildlifeAdventures

2025 was another unforgettable year for birding in Varanger! From Arctic seas to tundra and wetlands, this region delivered amazing wildlife moments. #BirdingVaranger #ArcticBirding