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Rif--tjarnir (ponds)

Located in the Iceland area, Rif--tjarnir (ponds) is a popular birding destination. Recently, birders have spotted Mallard, Northern Pintail, Common Redshank in the area.

95
All-Time Species
20
Sightings (14 days)
Vesturland
Region
Iceland
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Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
MallardAnas platyrhynchos
Aug 14, 2026
16
Aug 14, 2026
1
Common RedshankTringa totanus
Aug 14, 2026
1
Parasitic JaegerStercorarius parasiticus
Aug 14, 2026
1
Arctic TernSterna paradisaea
Aug 14, 2026
50
Graylag GooseAnser anser
Aug 13, 2026
7
Aug 13, 2026
2
Tufted DuckAythya fuligula
Aug 13, 2026
10
Eurasian OystercatcherHaematopus ostralegus
Aug 13, 2026
1
Black-tailed GodwitLimosa limosa
Aug 13, 2026
2
Great SkuaStercorarius skua
Aug 13, 2026
1
Black-legged KittiwakeRissa tridactyla
Aug 13, 2026
20
Black-headed GullChroicocephalus ridibundus
Aug 13, 2026
15
Aug 13, 2026
18
Glaucous GullLarus hyperboreus
Aug 13, 2026
5
Aug 13, 2026
3
Red-throated LoonGavia stellata
Aug 13, 2026
2
Northern FulmarFulmarus glacialis
Aug 13, 2026
10
White WagtailMotacilla alba
Aug 13, 2026
1
Common SnipeGallinago gallinago
Aug 12, 2026
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