The advantageous biotopes combined with the rich resources in the adjacent Arctic Ocean attract myriad species and numbers of birds. Indeed, this is the only place in Europe you are likely to spot the rare Steller’s Eider. We will learn about this and other interesting species throughout the day. Just off the coast of Vardø is the island of Hornøya, Norway’s easternmost point and a breeding ground for some 70-80,000 Arctic seabirds. This area is also a melting pot of Sámi, Finnish and Norwegian cultures, all of which we will learn more about as we go.