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Grímsey

Located in the Iceland area, Grímsey is a popular birding destination. Recently, birders have spotted Common Eider, European Golden-Plover, Red-necked Phalarope in the area.

104
All-Time Species
17
Sightings (14 days)
Norðurland eystra
Region
Iceland
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Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
Common EiderSomateria mollissima
Aug 2, 2026
32
European Golden-PloverPluvialis apricaria
Aug 2, 2026
3
Red-necked PhalaropePhalaropus lobatus
Aug 2, 2026
24
Atlantic PuffinFratercula arctica
Aug 2, 2026
8192
RazorbillAlca torda
Aug 2, 2026
1
Black-legged KittiwakeRissa tridactyla
Aug 2, 2026
512
Arctic TernSterna paradisaea
Aug 2, 2026
4096
Northern FulmarFulmarus glacialis
Aug 2, 2026
72
White WagtailMotacilla alba
Aug 2, 2026
6
Snow BuntingPlectrophenax nivalis
Aug 2, 2026
3
Black-tailed GodwitLimosa limosa
Jul 27, 2026
4
Common SnipeGallinago gallinago
Jul 27, 2026
1
Common RedshankTringa totanus
Jul 27, 2026
4
DunlinCalidris alpina
Jul 27, 2026
2
Purple SandpiperCalidris maritima
Jul 27, 2026
1
European Herring GullLarus argentatus
Jul 27, 2026
15
Jul 27, 2026
6

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