Birdwatching at Abisko, Sweden

Abisko National Park by Torneträsk, north of Kiruna, is one of the best places in Sweden for mountain birds. Bluethroat, Ring Ouzel and Eurasian Dotterel breed in the arctic mountain habitats.

Details

  • Country: Sweden
  • Region: Norrbotten, Kiruna
  • Best time: June–July
  • Species recorded: 140

Top species

  • Bluethroat
  • Ring Ouzel
  • Eurasian Dotterel
  • Willow Ptarmigan
  • Merlin

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