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Laugar

Nordurland  >  Iceland

Birding on an unpaved road along the Reykjadalsá river near the village of Laugar.

Added* by Dennis Bohmer
Most recent update 10 June 2023

Description

Laugar is a village in the north of Iceland. The quiet Reykjadalsá river flows past the village through a hilly area with some forest. From the unpaved road you can explore the area and observe interesting birds such as Harlequin Duck, Barrow's Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, European Golden Plover and Red-necked Phalarope.

Details

Access

Route 1 runs through Laugar between Akureyri and Reykjahlíð. Click on the P in the map for directions. From the village you can walk or drive in various directions

Terrain and Habitat

River , Grassland , Mountain

Conditions

Mountainous , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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