Birdwatching in Iceland – especially in the South-western Part of the Country

June 30 – July 18, 2007

  

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Hans Schick
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Gaviiformes Charadriiformes
Procellariiformes Columbiformes
Pelicaniformes Strigiformes
Anseriformes Passeriformes
Falconiformes
Galliformes Mammalia

In the time from June 30 – July 18, 2007 the following 54 bird species were observed on excursions in the south-western part of Iceland. Pictures of 33 of them will be displayed in this list.

  
 


Birds (Aves, Vögel)

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Gaviiformes

Red-throated Diver (Gávia stelláta, Sterntaucher)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
02.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
03.07.2007, Stakkholt (Flói), Nature Reserve, Suðurland (Iceland): 5
11.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 1

 

 

 

IMG 4159, IMG 4183,  IMG 4221, IMG 4237, and IMG 4252 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Red-throated Diver (Gavia stellata, Sterntaucher), National Park Þingvellir, Suðurland (Iceland)
 (02.07.2007)

Great Northern Diver (Gávia immer, Eistaucher)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
02.07.2007, Nesjar, Suðurland (Iceland): 2

IMG 6325 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
Great Northern Diver (Gavia immer, Eistaucher), Vatnsholt, Vesturland (Iceland)
(12.07.2007)
 

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Procellariiformes

Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glaciális, Eissturmvogel)
03.07.2007, Stakkholt (Flói), Nature Reserve, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
05.07.2007, Skógafoss, Suðurland (Iceland): 30
05.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
05.07.2007, Vík, surroundings of the Edda Hótel Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 20
06.07.2007, Reynisfjall and Reynisdrangar, Suðurland (Iceland): 1000
06.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
07.07.2007, Þakgil, hiking tour to Mýrdalsjökull, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
08.07.2007, Skógar, Suðurland (Iceland): 20
08.07.2007, Road 1, near the bridge over the River Skóga, Suðurland (Iceland): 20
08.07.2007, Dyrhólaey, beach, Suðurland (Iceland): 200
08.07.2007, Dyrhólaey, lighthouse, Suðurland (Iceland): 1000
09.07.2007, Skóga, mountain hiking tour along the river, Suðurland (Iceland): 50
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, hiking tour around the mountain massif, Suðurland (Iceland): 300
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, beach at the Atlantic Ocean, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
11.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 2
12.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 100
12.07.2007, Malarrif, Vesturland (Iceland): 20
13.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 50
14.07.2007, Miðhúsavatn, Vesturland (Iceland): 20
17.07.2007, Krýsuvíkurberg, steep coast, Suðurnes (Iceland): 50

 

IMG 4887, IMG 4834, and IMG 4855 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis, Eissturmvogel), Cliffs near Skógafoss, Suðurland (Iceland)
(05.07.2007)

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Pelicaniformes

Northern Gannet (Sula bassána, Baßtölpel)
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
06.07.2007, Reynisfjall and Reynisdrangar, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
17.07.2007, Krýsuvíkurberg, steep coast, Suðurnes (Iceland): 5

Great Cormorant (Phalacrócorax carbo, Kormoran)
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 12
17.07.2007, Krýsuvíkurberg, steep coast, Suðurnes (Iceland): 10

Shag (Phalacrócorax aristótelis, Krähenscharbe)
12.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
 

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Anseriformes

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus, Singschwan)
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 30
03.07.2007, Stakkholt (Flói), Nature Reserve, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
14.07.2007, Miðhúsavatn, Vesturland (Iceland): 3
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 4
17.07.2007, Kleifarvatn, Suðurnes (Iceland): 2

  

 

IMG 7121, IMG 7145, and IMG 7158 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus, Singschwan), Lake Tjörnin, Reykjavík (Island)
 (16.07.2007)

Greylag Goose (Anser anser, Graugans)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 20
03.07.2007, Stakkholt (Flói), Nature Reserve, Suðurland (Iceland): 200
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 200

 

IMG 3817 (Canon EOS 20D, EFS 17-85 mm, f/4−5.6 IS USM)
 Greylag Goose (Anser anser, Graugans), Þingvellir National Park, Suðurland (Iceland)
(01.07.2007)

 

 

IMG 3884, IMG 3896, IMG 3903, and IMG 3906 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Greylag Goose (Anser anser, Graugans), Þingvellir National Park, Suðurland (Iceland)
(01.07.2007)

Mallard (Anas platyrhýnchos, Stockente)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
02.07.2007, Geysir and surroundings, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
02.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
03.07.2007, River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
05.07.2007, River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
05.07.2007, Skógafoss, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, hiking tour around the mountain massif, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
12.07.2007, Rif, Vesturland (Iceland): 5
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 200

 

 

 

IMG 6957, IMG 6911, IMG 6925, and IMG 6996 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Mallard (Anas platyrhýnchos, Stockente), Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland)
(16.07.2007)

Tufted Duck (Áythya fulígula, Reiherente)
12.07.2007, Rif, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 15

 

IMG 6104, 6187, and 6197
 Tufted Duck (Áythya fulígula, Reiherente), Rif, Vesturland (Iceland)
 (12.07.2007)

Common Eider (Somatéria mollíssima, Eiderente)
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 40
05.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
06.07.2007, Reynisfjall and Reynisdrangar, Suðurland (Iceland): 50
08.07.2007, Dyrhólaey, beach, Suðurland (Iceland): 30
11.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 40
12.07.2007, Malarrif, Vesturland (Iceland): 30
13.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 4
15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 20
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 10

IMG 6999 and IMG 7016
 Common Eider (Somatéria mollíssima, Eiderente), ♀, Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland)
 (16.07.2007)

Long-tailed Duck (Clángula hyemális, Eisente)
05.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 1

Harlequin (Histrionicus histrionicus, Kragenente)
03.07.2007, River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
05.07.2007, River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland): 25
12.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 6

 

IMG 4804 and IMG 4811
 Harlequin (Histrionicus histrionicus, Kragenente), River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland)
(05.07.2007)

Barrow’s Goldeneye (Bucéphala islándica, Spatelente)
03.07.2007, River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
05.07.2007, River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland): 10

 

IMG 4828 and IMG 4830
 Barrow’s Goldeneye (Bucéphala islándica, Spatelente), River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland)
 (05.07.2007)

Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrátor, Mittelsäger)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 25
11.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 1

IMG 6959
 Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrátor, Mittelsäger), Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland)
(16.07.2007)
 

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Falconiformes

Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus, Gerfalke)
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, hiking tour around the mountain massif, Suðurland (Iceland)
 

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Galliformes

Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta, Alpenschneehuhn)
11.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
14.07.2007, Búðahraun, Nature Reserve, Vesturland (Iceland): 2

 

IIMG 6655, IMG 6635, IMG 6681, and IMG 6626 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta, Alpenscheehuhn), Buðarhaun, Vesturland (Iceland)
(14.07.2007)
 

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Charadriiformes

European Oystercatcher (Haemátopus ostrálegus, Austernfischer)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 15
05.07.2007, Skógafoss, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
05.07.2007, Vík, surroundings of the Edda Hótel Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
06.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
07.07.2007, Þakgil, hiking tour to Mýrdalsjökull, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
08.07.2007, Road 1, near the bridge over the River Skóga, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
08.07.2007, Road 218, sander near Dyrhólaey, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
08.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
09.07.2007, Skóga, mountain hiking tour along the river, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
09.07.2007, Skógar, Suðurland (Iceland): 12
09.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, hiking tour around the mountain massif, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
10.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
12.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 3
15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 10

 

IMG 4431 and IMG 4451 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
Oystercatcher (Haematopus australegus, Austernfischer), Eyrarbakki, Suðurland (Iceland)
(03.07.2007)

Ringed Plover (Charádrius hiatícula, Sandregenpfeifer)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 50
08.07.2007, Road 218, sander near Dyrhólaey, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, hiking tour around the mountain massif, Suðurland (Iceland): 4
11.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 2
14.07.2007, Miðhúsavatn, Vesturland (Iceland): 7
15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 15

 

 

IMG 5812, IMG 5817, IMG 5825, and IMG 5830 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
Ringed Plover (Charádrius hiatícula, Sandregenpfeifer), Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland)
(11.07.2007)

IMG 4352
 Ringed Plover (Charádrius hiatícula, Sandregenpfeifer), mudflats of Eyrarbakki, Vesturland (Iceland)
(03.07.2007)

Golden Plover (Pluviális apricária, Goldregenpfeifer)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
04.07.2007, Nesjavellir, hiking tour around the power station, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
04.07.2007, Nesjavellir, Fosshótel Nesbuð and surroundings, Suðurland (Iceland): 5
08.07.2007, Dyrhólaey, lighthouse, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
09.07.2007, Skóga, mountain hiking tour along the river, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
14.07.2007, Búðahraun, Nature Reserve, Vesturland (Iceland): 5

 

IMG 4695 and IMG 4712 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria, Goldregenpfeifer), Nesjavellir, Suðurland (Iceland)
(04.07.2007)

Red Knot (Calídris canútus, Knutt)
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 1

Dunlin (Calídris alpína, Alpenstrandläufer)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 4
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
03.07.2007, Stakkholt (Flói), Nature Reserve, Suðurland (Iceland): 5
11.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
14.07.2007, Miðhúsavatn, Vesturland (Iceland): 8
15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 15

  

 

IMG 6766, IMG 6767, andIMG 6770 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Dunlin (Calídris alpína, Alpenstrandläufer), Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland)
 (15.07.2007)

Common Snipe (Galinágo gallinágo, Bekassine)
01.07.2007, Nesjavellir, Fosshótel Nesbuð and surroundings, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
02.07.2007, Þingvallavatn, car park at the Road 36, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
02.07.2007, Gullfoss, surroundings of the waterfall, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
02.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
03.07.2007, River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
03.07.2007, Stakkholt (Flói), Nature Reserve, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
05.07.2007, River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
05.07.2007, Vík, surroundings of the Edda Hótel Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
06.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
08.07.2007, Skógar, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
08.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
09.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, hiking tour around the mountain massif, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
10.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
11.07.2007, Langarfoss, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
12.07.2007, Malarrif, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
13.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
14.07.2007, Búðahraun, Nature Reserve, Vesturland (Iceland): 3

Black-tailed Godwit (Limósa limósa, Uferschnepfe)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
02.07.2007, Geysir and surroundings, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
08.07.2007, Road 218, sander near Dyrhólaey, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
17.07.2007, Kleifarvatn, Suðurnes (Iceland): 1

Whimbrel (Numénius pháeopus, Regenbrachvogel)
30.06.2007, Nesjavellir, Fosshótel Nesbuð and surroundings, Suðurland (Iceland): 5
01.07.2007, Nesjavellir, Fosshótel Nesbuð and surroundings, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
02.07.2007, Þingvallavatn, car park at the Road 36, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
02.07.2007, Nesjar, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
03.07.2007, Ölfusá, east bank near the mouth of the river, Suðurland (Iceland): 4
03.07.2007, Stakkholt (Flói), Nature Reserve, Suðurland (Iceland): 4
04.07.2007, Nesjavellir, hiking tour around the power station, Suðurland (Iceland): 6
04.07.2007, Nesjavellir, Fosshótel Nesbuð and surroundings, Suðurland (Iceland): 5
05.07.2007, Skógafoss, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
05.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
08.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
09.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, hiking tour around the mountain massif, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
10.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
11.07.2007, Langarfoss, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
12.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
12.07.2007, Malarrif, Vesturland (Iceland): 25
14.07.2007, Búðahraun, Nature Reserve, Vesturland (Iceland): 2
15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 8

 

IMG 4751 and IMG 4772
 Whimbrel (Numénius pháeopus, Regenbrachvogel), Nesjavellir, Suðurland (Iceland)
 (04.07.2007)

Redshank (Tringa tótanus, Rotschenkel)
30.06.2007, Nesjavellir, Fosshótel Nesbuð and surroundings, Suðurland (Iceland): 5
01.07.2007, Nesjavellir, Fosshótel Nesbuð and surroundings, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 5
02.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 10
03.07.2007, River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 10
04.07.2007, Nesjavellir, hiking tour around the power station, Suðurland (Iceland): 8
04.07.2007, Nesjavellir, Fosshótel Nesbuð and surroundings, Suðurland (Iceland): 14
05.07.2007, River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
05.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
06.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
08.07.2007, Road 1, near the bridge over the River Skóga, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
08.07.2007, Road 218, sander near Dyrhólaey, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, hiking tour around the mountain massif, Suðurland (Iceland): 5
12.07.2007, Malarrif, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
14.07.2007, Miðhúsavatn, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 10

 

 

IMG 4662, IMG 4721, IMG 4725, and IMG 4730
 Redshank (Tringa tótanus, Rotschenkel), Nesjavellir, Suðurland (Iceland)
(04.07.2007)

Ruddy Turnstone (Arenária ínterpres, Steinwälzer)
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 7
03.07.2007, Stakkholt (Flói), Nature Reserve, Suðurland (Iceland): 5

Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus, Odinswassertreter)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
02.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
03.07.2007, Stakkholt (Flói), Nature Reserve, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
07.07.2007, Þakgil, hiking tour to Mýrdalsjökull, Suðurland (Iceland): 4
08.07.2007, Road 218, sander near Dyrhólaey, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
12.07.2007, Rif, Vesturland (Iceland): 75

 

 

  IMG 4305, IMG 4284, IMG 4054, and IMG 4056 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus, Odinswassertreter), Þingvellir National Park, Suðurland (Iceland)
(02.07.2007)

Arctic Skua (Stercorárius parasíticus, Schmarotzerraubmöwe)
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
06.07.2007, Reynisfjall and Reynisdrangar, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
08.07.2007, Dyrhólaey, beach, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
 12.07.2007, Vatnsholt, Vesturland (Iceland): 4
 15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
17.07.2007, Krýsuvíkurberg, steep coast, Suðurnes (Iceland): 3

  

 

IMG 6371, IMG 6391, IMG 6409, and IMG 6417 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus, Schmarotzerraubmöwe), Vatnsholt, Vesturland (Iceland)
(12.07.2007)

Skua (Stercorárius skua, Skua)
06.07.2007, Reynisfjall and Reynisdrangar, Suðurland (Iceland): 12
08.07.2007, Dyrhólaey, beach, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
08.07.2007, Dyrhólaey, lighthouse, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, hiking tour around the mountain massif, Suðurland (Iceland): 15
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, beach at the Atlantic Ocean, Suðurland (Iceland): 1

 

 

IMG 5336, IMG 5343, IMG 5350, and IMG 5351 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Great Skua (Stercorarius skua, Skua), sander near Hjörleifshöði, Suðurland (Iceland)
(10.07.2007)

Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibúndus, Lachmöwe)
02.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
03.07.2007, River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 20
05.07.2007, River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
08.07.2007, Road 1, near the bridge over the River Skóga, Suðurland (Iceland): 4
10.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
11.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 3
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 20
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, Old Harbour, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 2

 

IMG 6937 and IMG 7252
 Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibúndus, Lachmöwe), Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland)
(16.07.2007)

Common Gull (Larus canus, Sturmmöwe)
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 1

IMG 7243 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Common Gull (Larus canus, Sturmmöwe), Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland)
(16.07.2007)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus, Heringsmöwe)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 5
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 5
03.07.2007, Stakkholt (Flói), Nature Reserve, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
05.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
08.07.2007, Road 218, sander near Dyrhólaey, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
11.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 32
14.07.2007, Miðhúsavatn, Vesturland (Iceland): 100
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 5
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, Old Harbour, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 3
17.07.2007, Grindavík, Bláa Lónið (Blue Lagoon), Suðurnes (Iceland): 5

 

IMG 6883 and IMG 6895
 Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus, Heringsmöwe), Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland)
 (16.07.2007)

Herring Gull (Larus argentátus, Silbermöwe)
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
05.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
17.07.2007, Krýsuvíkurberg, steep coast, Suðurnes (Iceland): 1

Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus, Eismöwe)
11.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 2
12.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 2
 14.07.2007, Miðhúsavatn, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
17.07.2007, Krýsuvíkurberg, steep coast, Suðurnes (Iceland): 1

 

IMG 5646, IMG 5647, and IMG 5648 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus, Eismöwe), Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland)
(11.07.2007)

Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marínus, Mantelmöwe)
02.07.2007, Nesjar, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
08.07.2007, Road 1, near the bridge over the River Skóga, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
08.07.2007, Road 218, sander near Dyrhólaey, Suðurland (Iceland): 20
09.07.2007, Skóga, mountain hiking tour along the river, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
13.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 3
17.07.2007, Krýsuvíkurberg, steep coast, Suðurnes (Iceland): 1

 

IMG 5139 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Greater Black-backed Gull (Larus maritimus, Mantelmöwe), Pond near Skógafoss, Suðurland (Iceland)
 (08.07.2007)

Kittiwake (Larus tridáctylus, Dreizehenmöwe)
05.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 60
06.07.2007, Reynisfjall and Reynisdrangar, Suðurland (Iceland): 15
08.07.2007, Dyrhólaey, beach, Suðurland (Iceland): 10
08.07.2007, Dyrhólaey, lighthouse, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
12.07.2007, Malarrif, Vesturland (Iceland): 50
12.07.2007, Öndverðarnes, Vesturland (Iceland): 500
13.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 500
17.07.2007, Krýsuvíkurberg, steep coast, Suðurnes (Iceland): 1000

 

IMG 5219, IMG 5223, and IMG 5244 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla, Dreizehenmöwe), Cliffs of Dyrhólaey, Suðurland (Iceland)
(08.07.2007)

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradísaea, Küstenseeschwalbe)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 20
02.07.2007, Gullfoss, surroundings of the waterfall, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
02.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 5
03.07.2007, River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
03.07.2007, Ölfusá, east bank near the mouth of the river, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
03.07.2007, Stakkholt (Flói), Nature Reserve, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
05.07.2007, River Ölfusá, south of Ljosafosstöð, Suðurland (Iceland): 50
05.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
06.07.2007, Reynisfjall and Reynisdrangar, Suðurland (Iceland): 20
06.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 50
08.07.2007, Dyrhólaey, beach, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
08.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
09.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, beach at the Atlantic Ocean, Suðurland (Iceland): 20
10.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 100
11.07.2007, Langarfoss, Vesturland (Iceland): 4
12.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 1000
12.07.2007, Rif, Vesturland (Iceland): 1000
13.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 1000
14.07.2007, Miðhúsavatn, Vesturland (Iceland): 1000
15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 100
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 20
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, Old Harbour, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 5
17.07.2007, Krýsuvíkurberg, steep coast, Suðurnes (Iceland): 50
17.07.2007, Kleifarvatn, Suðurnes (Iceland): 20

IMG 5396 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisea, Küstenseeschwalbe), Vik, Suðurland (Iceland)
(10.07.2007)

 

IMG 5535, IMG 5536, and IMG 5541 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisea, Küstenseeschwalbe), Langarfoss, Vesturland (Iceland)
(11.07.2007)

Guillemot (Úria aalge, Trottellumme)
08.07.2007, Dyrhólaey, lighthouse, Suðurland (Iceland): 9
12.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 2
12.07.2007, Malarrif, Vesturland (Iceland): 50
12.07.2007, Öndverðarnes, Vesturland (Iceland): 30
17.07.2007, Krýsuvíkurberg, steep coast, Suðurnes (Iceland): 50

Brünnich’s Guillemot (Uria lomvia, Dickschnabellumme)
12.07.2007, Malarrif, Vesturland (Iceland): 15

IMG 5936 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Brünnich's Guillemot (Uria lomvia, Dickschnabellumme), Malarrif, Vesturland (Iceland)
(12.07.2007)

Razorbill (Alca torda, Tordalk)
05.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
06.07.2007, Reynisfjall and Reynisdrangar, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, beach at the Atlantic Ocean, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
12.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 2
12.07.2007, Öndverðarnes, Vesturland (Iceland): 32
17.07.2007, Krýsuvíkurberg, steep coast, Suðurnes (Iceland): 30

Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle, Gryllteiste)
12.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 2

Common Puffin (Fratércula árctica, Papageitaucher)
05.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 1000
06.07.2007, Reynisfjall and Reynisdrangar, Suðurland (Iceland): 1000
08.07.2007, Dyrhólaey, beach, Suðurland (Iceland): 4
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, beach at the Atlantic Ocean, Suðurland (Iceland): 20
12.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 5
17.07.2007, Krýsuvíkurberg, steep coast, Suðurnes (Iceland): 100
 

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Columbiformes

Street Pigeon (Colúmba lívia f. doméstica, Haustaube)
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 20

IMG 6950
 Street Pigeon (Colúmba lívia f. doméstica, Haustaube), Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland)
(16.07.2007)
 

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Strigiformes

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus, Sumpfohreule)
09.07.2007, Skógar, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
 

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Passeriformes

Meadow Pipit (Anthus praténsis, Wiesenpieper)
30.06.2007, Nesjavellir, Fosshótel Nesbuð and surroundings, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
03.07.2007, Stakkholt (Flói), Nature Reserve, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
07.07.2007, Þakgil, hiking tour to Mýrdalsjökull, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, hiking tour around the mountain massif, Suðurland (Iceland): 10
14.07.2007, Búðahraun, Nature Reserve, Vesturland (Iceland): 20
15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 5

White Wagtail (Motacílla alba, Bachstelze)
30.06.2007, Nesjavellir, Fosshótel Nesbuð and surroundings, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
02.07.2007, Þingvallavatn, car park at the Road 36, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
02.07.2007, Gullfoss, surroundings of the waterfall, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
04.07.2007, Nesjavellir, hiking tour around the power station, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
06.07.2007, Reynisfjall and Reynisdrangar, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
08.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, hiking tour around the mountain massif, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
11.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 7
12.07.2007, Arnarstapi, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 5
17.07.2007, Kleifarvatn, Suðurnes (Iceland): 1

IMG 5732 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 White Wagtail (Motacilla alba, Bachstelze), Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland)
(11.07.2007)

Common Wren (Troglodýtes troglodýtes, Zaunkönig)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
02.07.2007, Þingvallavatn, car park at the Road 36, Suðurland (Iceland): 1

Northern Wheatear (Oenánthe oenánthe, Steinschmätzer)
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
04.07.2007, Nesjavellir, hiking tour around the power station, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
13.07.2007, Snæfellsjökull, hiking tour to the glacier, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
14.07.2007, Búðahraun, Nature Reserve, Vesturland (Iceland): 11
15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 1

Redwing (Turdus ilíacus, Rotdrossel)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
02.07.2007, Þingvallavatn, car park at the Road 36, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
02.07.2007, Geysir and surroundings, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
05.07.2007, Vík, surroundings of the Edda Hótel Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
07.07.2007, Þakgil, hiking tour to Mýrdalsjökull, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
08.07.2007, Skógar, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
08.07.2007, Vík, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
09.07.2007, Skóga, mountain hiking tour along the river, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, hiking tour around the mountain massif, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
14.07.2007, Búðahraun, Nature Reserve, Vesturland (Iceland): 2
15.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 1

 

IMG 6840 and IMG 6847 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Redwing (Turdus ilíacus, Rotdrossel), Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland)
(15.07.2007)

Common Raven (Corvus corax, Kolkrabe)
02.07.2007, Gullfoss, surroundings of the waterfall, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
08.07.2007, Skógar, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
08.07.2007, Road 218, sander near Dyrhólaey, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
09.07.2007, Skógar, Suðurland (Iceland): 5
10.07.2007, Hjörleifshöfði, hiking tour around the mountain massif, Suðurland (Iceland): 2
12.07.2007, Malarrif, Vesturland (Iceland): 1
17.07.2007, Kleifarvatn, Suðurnes (Iceland): 1

 

IMG 7282 and IOMG 7268 (Canon EOS 20D, EF 600 mm, f/4L IS USM)
 Common Raven (Corvus corax, Kolkrabe), Kleifarvatn, Suðurnes (Iceland)
(17.07.2007)

Starling (Sturnus vulgáris, Star)
03.07.2007, Eyrarbakki, mudflats, Suðurland (Iceland): 3
16.07.2007, Reykjavík, lake Tjörnin, Höfuðborgarvaeði (Iceland): 6

Common Redpoll (Acánthis flamméus, Birkenzeisig)
01.07.2007, Þingvellir, National Park, Suðurland (Iceland): 2

Snow Bunting (Plectrophénax nivális, Schneeammer)
17.07.2007, Grindavík, Bláa Lónið (Blue Lagoon), Suðurnes (Iceland): 2
 

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Mammals (Mammalia, Säugetiere)

Seal (species? Seehund)
06.07.2007, Reynisfjall and Reynisdrangar, Suðurland (Iceland): 1
12.07.2007, Öndverðarnes, Vesturland (Iceland): 1

Common Seal (Phoca vitulina, Gemeiner Seehund)
03.07.2007, Stakkholt (Flói), Nature Reserve, Suðurland (Iceland): 10
11.07.2007, Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland): 1

 

IMG 5674, IMG 5651, and IMG 5678
 Common Seal (Phoca vitulina, Gemeiner Seehund), Búðir, Vesturland (Iceland)
(11.07.2007)

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