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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, Common Ringed Plover in the area.

104
All-Time Species
32
Sightings (14 days)
Norðurland eystra
Region
Iceland
Country

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Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
Common EiderSomateria mollissima
Jul 12, 2026
X
European Golden-PloverPluvialis apricaria
Jul 12, 2026
2
Common Ringed PloverCharadrius hiaticula
Jul 12, 2026
1
Black-tailed GodwitLimosa limosa
Jul 12, 2026
1
Common SnipeGallinago gallinago
Jul 12, 2026
2
Red-necked PhalaropePhalaropus lobatus
Jul 12, 2026
20
Common RedshankTringa totanus
Jul 12, 2026
13
Ruddy TurnstoneArenaria interpres
Jul 12, 2026
5
Red KnotCalidris canutus
Jul 12, 2026
2
SanderlingCalidris alba
Jul 12, 2026
10
DunlinCalidris alpina
Jul 12, 2026
10
Purple SandpiperCalidris maritima
Jul 12, 2026
10
Atlantic PuffinFratercula arctica
Jul 12, 2026
X
Black GuillemotCepphus grylle
Jul 12, 2026
2
RazorbillAlca torda
Jul 12, 2026
X
DovekieAlle alle
Jul 12, 2026
1
Common MurreUria aalge
Jul 12, 2026
X
Black-legged KittiwakeRissa tridactyla
Jul 12, 2026
X
Arctic TernSterna paradisaea
Jul 12, 2026
X
Northern FulmarFulmarus glacialis
Jul 12, 2026
X
RedwingTurdus iliacus
Jul 12, 2026
2
White WagtailMotacilla alba
Jul 12, 2026
4
Meadow PipitAnthus pratensis
Jul 12, 2026
3
Snow BuntingPlectrophenax nivalis
Jul 12, 2026
22
MallardAnas platyrhynchos
Jul 10, 2026
X
Long-tailed DuckClangula hyemalis
Jul 10, 2026
1
Eurasian OystercatcherHaematopus ostralegus
Jul 10, 2026
X
Jul 10, 2026
X
European Herring GullLarus argentatus
Jul 10, 2026
X
Northern GannetMorus bassanus
Jul 9, 2026
1
Great SkuaStercorarius skua
Jul 9, 2026
1
Jul 9, 2026
X

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