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Description
With a short visit to Kópavogstjörn, you'll be able to observe a handful of the wintering bird species of Iceland. Αγριόκυκνος, Σταχτόχηνα, Πρασινοκέφαλη Πάπια are abundant, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Σφυριχτάρι, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Κιρκίρι, Χηνοπρίστης are common, and the lake is one of the most reliable locations in Iceland for seeing the vagrant American Wigeon, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Κιρκίρι (American), and Σταχτοσουσουράδα.
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Access
Kópavogstjörn is easiest accessible by car, but bike trails are close by, and so are bus stops. Press P on the map for directions. The walking route indicated on the map is about 0,7 km one way.