Birdwatching at Stora Karlsö, Sweden

Stora Karlsö, off the west coast of Gotland, holds one of the largest auk colonies in the Nordic region, with over 20,000 pairs of Common Guillemot. The island is accessible by day trips from Klintehamn during the summer season.

Details

  • Country: Sweden
  • Region: Gotland, Gotland
  • Best time: May–July
  • Species recorded: 120

Top species

  • Common Murre
  • Razorbill
  • Black Guillemot
  • Atlantic Puffin
  • Common Eider

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