Jakobselva bird hide
Jakobselva bird hide sits along the Varanger byway at an elevation of 13 feet, with land dropping 13 feet within 600 meters of the site. Førstefossen waterfall lies to the north, 1.2 miles away at 149 feet elevation. Daylight varies sharply through the year: at the March equinox, sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset at 17:18, while the September equinox brings sunrise at 05:42 and sunset at 18:11. The June solstice brings midnight sun, and the December solstice falls within the polar night, meaning no sunrise. Melkevarden is the previous lookout along the route, with Scenic overlook following as the next stop.
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- Førstefossen149 ftnorth · 1.2 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 05:04 | 17:18 | 15:57 |
| June solstice | Midnight sun — the sun does not set | ||
| September equinox | 05:42 | 18:11 | 16:50 |
| December solstice | Polar night — the sun does not rise | ||
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How high is Jakobselva bird hide?
Jakobselva bird hide sits at about 13 feet (4 m).
What can you see from Jakobselva bird hide?
From Jakobselva bird hide: Førstefossen (N, 1.2 mi).
What is the next lookout after Jakobselva bird hide?
Scenic overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Jakobselva bird hide.
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