These are the birds we often see and absolutely love experiencing here in the Lofoten Islands!

Depending on the timing of your booked trip, you'll likely see many of these birds and possibly even more!

In the coastal regions look out for Eurasian oystercatchers, redshanks and curlews, black guillemots, razorbills, great black backed gulls, black-legged kittiwakes and the striking parasitic jaeger, and the long-tailed duck, known for its elegant flight. You may spot black-tailed godwits and common eiders near the shore, while Atlantic puffins nest in large, lively colonies off Lofoten’s outermost islands.

Shorelines offer plenty of exciting bird life like the arctic tern and common tern, common ringed plover, red breasted mergansers and white-tailed sea eagles, while lakes and rivers attract majestic whooper swans, red-throated and common loons. And with a keen eye and some luck, we may meet a curious river otter family fishing along the shore.

Among the cliffs keep an eye out for ravens, golden eagles and peregrine falcons and the northern wheatear who migrate from Sub Saharan Africa.

In the forests, we may see great spotted woodpeckers, chaffinches, bull finches, willow tits, and great tits. With a bit of luck, we might even catch sight of the short-eared owl, hawk owl, or the vibrant green woodpecker.

If we are on the sea, there’s the exciting possibility of spotting orcas, minke whales, porpoises, and perhaps even a sperm whale amongst the tides of seabirds that call these waters home.

Inland forests and open areas offer chances to spot red foxes, snowshoe hares, and, if we’re very lucky, ermine and moose. Whether along fjords, in the mountains and coastal cliffs, or in the magical birch forests, Lofoten is a paradise for birdwatching, with diverse wildlife living in one of the most beutiful places on Earth!