Birdwatching in Iceland
Birding contacts and birdwatching information
Local Birdingpal Contacts
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Local Birdwatchers
Using the Birdingpal resources you must agree to the following: If you contact a local Birdingpal and make arrangement to go birding, you should note it is common courtesy to make sure you show up for the appointment. If for any reason you are unable to do this, the least you must do is contacting the local Pal right away. Please note that most Birdingpals are serious birdwatchers. It is a privilege to contact them, and your message should reflect it. A local Pal does not get paid, but should he/she offer to take you out birding, using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club. | ||||||
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| B | Gunnarsson | Dalvík | Anytime | Icelandic/English Danish |
| Living on the north coast of Iceland in a very rich 'birds area', having a nature reserve for birds nearby. Lots of possibilities for birdwatching both on land and at sea. Ferry connection from Dalvík to Grímsey Island where the arctic circle lies, famous for its bird life, puffins ect. My family also run a small firm with accommodation, very suitable for birdwatcers. | ||||||
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| G | Hjartarson | Husavik | Weekend | Icelandic/English |
| I am one of few active birdwatchers at the NE corner of Iceland. Husavik is the center of whale-watching tourism in Iceland and only 50 km away from Lake Myvatn and 100 km away from Melrakkasletta. I try to assist foreign birders visiting this bird-richest area of Iceland. | ||||||
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| S | Benediktsson | Husavik, Myvatn | Anytime | |
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| O | Runolfsson | Mosfellsbaer | Anytime | Icelandic/English Danish |
| I live close to Reykjavik the capital of Iceland. SW Iceland is good for birding in spring and autumn. | ||||||
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Professional Guides If you contact a professional Birdingpal guide you must be prepared to pay a fee for guiding services. | ||||||
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Local Information
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| Yann Kolbeinsson's | Icelandic Birding Pages |
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| Birding Hotspots around the world | Sites |
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| Mývatn Research Station | Sites |
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| Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia | Iceland |
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| Local weather | Yahoo |
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| Electronic maps | MapQuest |
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| Find lowest prices for field guides, books, maps etc. | |
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| Printable bird check list | |
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| Trip Reports from Iceland | |
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| Read a Birdingpal's Trip Report from Iceland |
Last update 15/11/2009