Iceland, the paradise spot for birdwatchers… Bird time begins in May…
Migrant birds zoom in from the South, bringing summer with them… We recommend you the following spots where we have spent some great & intensive moments =>
1 Heimaey Island – Vestmannaeyjar Islands : best spot to watch Puffins…
2 Latrabjarg cliff : The area to see Kittiwake, Gulls, Fulmar…
3 Krisuvikurbjard : The area to watch Guillemots, Puffins…
4 Flatey Island : Nice spot to observe Mainly Gulls, Eider Duck, Red-necked Phalarope, Grey Phalarope, Shag, Gannet, Fulmar, Oystercatcher…
5 Grimsey Island : one can observe breeding colonies of outnumber birds : a large community of Puffin can be seen but Razorbills, Fulmars, Brunnich’s Guillemots, Kittiwakes, Black Guillemots, are also spotted….while walking around the Arctic Stern will fly above you noising loud & clear – “kria – kria – kria” ready for a dive bomb attack.
6 Arnastapi cliffs : Kittiwake colony…
7 Dyrholaey : a protected nature reserve where you can see different species of birds, Puffins, Oystercatchers, …
8 Skatafell National Park : Wren is particularly common to watch, Great Skua too.
