Skjerpenvatnet og Gardsvatnet fugletitterhus (Skjerpenvatnet and Gardsvatnet bird hides)
Description
Skjerpenvatnet og Gardsvatnet, Vestvågøy, Lofoten
The lakes Skjerpenvatnet and Gardsvatnet are both bird sanctuaries and each has an identical 6.5m tall wooden observation tower for birdwatchers. The area has a rich bird life both in summer and winter and attracts many ornithologists.
A key objective is to avoid disturbing the birds during the nesting season. Tall screens therefore hide the access to the hides and the upper platform has been designed so that the birds won't see human silhouettes exposed towards the sky.
A key objective is to avoid disturbing the birds during the nesting season. Tall screens therefore hide the access to the hides and the upper platform has been designed so that the birds won't see human silhouettes exposed towards the sky.
Year of construction
2005
Architect
70ºN arkitektur as
Client
Norwegian Public Road Administration
Building Type
Bird hide
Construction System / Materials
Steel
wood
Prizes / Recognition
Keywords
Bird watching
observation tower
Literature
Arkitektur N, 01/2009 p. 51, ”Nasjonale turistveger – Fugletitterhus, Skjerpenvatnet og Gardsvatnet”.
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