Birdwatching in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands

Auks

Black Guillemot

Also known as the sea pigeon, tystie and greenland dove, this medium-sized bird has two very different plumages.

Skuas

Arctic Skua

The Arctic Skua, also known as the Parasitic Jaeger, is a medium-sized seabird well known for its aggressive nature.

Owls

Barn Owl

Heart-shaped face and dark eyes belie a silent killer.

Gulls and terns

Arctic Tern

Avian athletes that travel pole to pole.

Ducks, geese and swans

Barnacle Goose

A highly sociable and unmistakable member of the goose family, often seen and heard flying in long, noisy packs and lines.