Bird Watching
When to find which birds and where
| Bird | Season | Best time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puffin | April–August | June–July | Westman Islands, Látrabjarg, Dyrhólaey |
| Cormorant | Year-round | Summer | Coastal areas |
| Raven | Year-round | Year-round | Nationwide |
| Fulmar | Year-round | Summer | Coasts and bird cliffs |
| Redwing | May–Sep | June–July | Towns and forests |
| Golden plover | May–Sep | May (spring herald) | Heaths and moors |
| Long-tailed duck | May–Sep | June | Lakes and ponds |
| Great black-backed gull | Year-round | Summer | Coastal areas |
| Ptarmigan | Year-round | Winter (white plumage) | Highlands and mountains |
| Tufted duck | May–Sep | June–July | Urban lakes |
Top bird watching spots
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