Data Zone
Country/territory: Norway
Subnational region(s): Nordland
IBA Justification: A4ii, A4iii, B1i, B1ii, B2 (2014)
Area: 390 hectares (3.90 km2)
BirdLife Partner(s): Norsk Ornitologisk Forening
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2016 | very unfavourable | very high | not assessed |
Site description (2000 baseline)
Nykvåg is a vertical cliff behind Nykvåg harbour, on the steep, grass-covered island of Fuglenyken. The cliffs of Måsnyken and Frugga are also included in this site.
Key biodiversity
An important colony for Fratercula arctica˜the estimate for the colony size is significantly higher than that in 1989 (40,000 pairs).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Nykvåg (Norway). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/nykvåg-iba-norway on 07/01/2025.