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Bird Hide, East Iceland

East IcelandBird watchingSeabirds Apr–Aug

Map of Bird Hide, East Iceland

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64.8405°N, 13.9499°W · East Iceland

Plan your visit

Off the main road
0.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Stöðvarfjörður — 2.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
390 km in a straight line
What else is close
114 mapped places within 20 km

Bird Hide, East Iceland weather and conditions

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5°Clight rain · feels 0°C8 m/sgusts 128 h 39 mdaylight · 08:20 – 16:59
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Fuel

  1. 1Stöðvarfjörður4 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Breiðdalsvík6 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Fáskrúðsfjörður11 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kaupfjelagið6 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin10 km
  3. 3Krónan25 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.491 ISK · 3 hours
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Frequently
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What can I see at Bird Hide, East Iceland?
Bird Hide, East Iceland is a mapped bird watching spot in East Iceland. We are still enriching it with a species list — in general, most of Iceland's seabirds (puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes, Arctic terns) are only present at breeding sites from roughly mid-April to mid-August, while wetland spots hold ducks, waders and geese through the warmer months.
How do I get to Bird Hide, East Iceland?
Bird Hide, East Iceland is in East Iceland. Check the live road conditions on this page before you drive — some bird sites sit at the end of gravel tracks, and remote routes can need a 4×4.
When is the best time to visit Bird Hide, East Iceland?
For seabirds and puffins, aim for late spring to mid-summer (roughly mid-April to mid-August), when the colonies are active. Outside that window many coastal sites are quiet. Early morning and evening are usually the most active hours.
Are there rules I should follow at Bird Hide, East Iceland?
Yes. Disturbing nesting birds is illegal in Iceland — stay on marked paths, keep well back from cliff edges and colonies, use binoculars or a long lens instead of getting close, and never handle eggs or young birds. Arctic terns will dive-bomb to defend nests; hold an arm above your head and move through quickly.

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