Its northerly latitude and isolation (800km from Scotland), has meant that relatively few species of bird have colonised Iceland. There are 73 different bird species that regularly nest in Iceland with another 25 or so nesting there occasionally.

Many of Iceland’s nesting birds are migrants, some travelling great distances to spend the summer there. The best months to see the birds in their full breeding plumage are May and June. Although many leave in the autumn and winter the harsh weather often forces birds down to the coastal regions making this a good time to catch sight of falcons and sea ducks.