Reinøya, Vardø
Reinøya is an island in the municipality of Vardø in Troms og Finnmark, Norway. It is located west of Hornøya. Reinøya has a rich birdlife.[1][2]
 Location in Troms og Finnmark | |
  Reinøya | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Troms og Finnmark, Norway |
| Coordinates | 70°23′32″N 31°08′00″E |
| Area | 1.15 km2 (0.44 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Administration | |
Norway | |
| County | Troms og Finnmark |
| Municipality | Vardø |
Important Bird Area
The island is included in the Varangerfjord Important Bird Area (IBA), designated as such by BirdLife International for its support of large numbers of waterbirds, seabirds and waders, either breeding or overwintering.[3]
References
- Askheim, Svein. "Reinøya i Vardø". In Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
- Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Vardø". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
- "Varangerfjord (including Hornøya and Reinøya)". BirdLife Data Zone. BirdLife International. 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
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