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Kasthúsatjörn and the adjacent shoreline form a protected nature reserve on Álftanes. The reserve was established in 2002 and covers approximately 0.04 km². Despite its small size, the area has considerable importance for birds and coastal ecosystems.
The reserve protects Kasthúsatjörn, the shoreline and birdlife using the area for feeding, resting and nesting. The combination of pond, wetland and shore creates diverse habitats within a compact area.
The reserve is located on Álftanes and can easily be combined with visits to nearby Bessastaðir and Bessastaðir Church.
Visitors should avoid disturbing birds or sensitive coastal vegetation, particularly during the nesting season.
The purpose of the reserve is to protect Kasthúsatjörn, its shoreline and associated birdlife.
Kasthúsatjörn and its adjoining shoreline on Álftanes form an important coastal and bird habitat.
Visitors should avoid disturbing birdlife and sensitive coastal habitats.
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Kasthúsatjörn Nature Reserve
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Kasthúsatjörn og aðliggjandi fjara - Friðland er friðlýst náttúrusvæði á Íslandi. Hér finnur þú upplýsingar um náttúru svæðisins, verndargildi og áhugaverða staði í nágrenninu.
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