In Awe of Owls News Tagged with “Birds” Kingfisher’s First Visit to Iceland 12 Sep A kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) has been spotted by Mógilsá river in Esja mountain, Southwest Iceland. Trouble Deep in Seyðisfjörður 7 Sep The town of Seyðisfjörður, the East Fjords, is in deep trouble – literally. Eagle Population Reaches New Heights 31 Aug This has been a good summer for the Icelandic white-tailed eagle. Surtsey: Young and Attractive at 56 22 Jul A visit by scientists to Surtsey island July 14-18 reveals that the flora of the island is diverse and growing. Spellbound Tourists on Grímsey Miss Ferry 19 Jun “There is something special about this island. Here, time is somehow irrelevant.” Best Nest on Top of Flagpole 14 Jun A couple of redwings in North Iceland may have found the safest nesting place there ever was. Beautiful Bird on Reykjavík Pond 5 Jun Two horned grebes were spotted last week on the Pond in Reykjavík. Eider Duck Population in Sharp Decline? 27 May “We haven’t witnessed such a situation since 1968.” Chinese Puffins on Hrísey Island 25 May One hundred-fifty Chinese puffins have arrived in Hrísey island, North Iceland. Bait, Status Symbol, Messenger 12 May Keeping doves used to be a status symbol in Iceland. One Third of World’s Golden Plovers Nests in Iceland 9 May About a third of the world’s population of golden plover nests in Iceland. Fighting the Birds’ Furred Fiend 19 Apr “We need to protect nature against minks. We let them into the country, and we must accept responsibility.” Puffin Arrives in Vestmannaeyjar Islands 17 Apr The puffin has arrived in Vestmannaeyjar islands. Flying in Early, Staying All Summer 2 Apr Some who fly to Iceland are unaffected by troubles in the airline industry. Why are puffins in decline? 1 Sep 2018 “Why are puffins vanishing?” More News
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