Blautós and Innstavogsnes Nature Reserve
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Blautós and Innstavogsnes Nature Reserve

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Established1999
Area2.95 km²
Managing authorityNáttúruverndarstofnun

Blautós and Innstavogsnes form a protected coastal and wetland area near Akranes in West Iceland. The reserve was established in 1999 and covers approximately 2.95 km².

The reserve protects wetlands, mudflats, coastal ecosystems and important birdlife. Shallow water, ponds and tidal flats provide valuable feeding and resting habitats for birds.

The area is close to Akranes. Visitors can also explore Akranes Lighthouse, Akrafjall or the nearby Grunnafjörður Nature Reserve.

Visitors should avoid disturbing birds and take care around sensitive wetlands, mudflats and coastal vegetation.

Protection purpose

The purpose of protection is to conserve an important wetland, coastal and bird habitat near Akranes.

Description

Blautós and Innstavogsnes form a varied coastal and wetland landscape with mudflats, ponds and important birdlife.

Regulations

Visitors should avoid disturbing birdlife and sensitive wetland habitats.

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Blautós og Innstavogsnes - Friðland

Blautós og Innstavogsnes - Friðland er friðlýst náttúrusvæði á Íslandi. Hér finnur þú upplýsingar um náttúru svæðisins, verndargildi og áhugaverða staði í nágrenninu.