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    Scandinavia Idea wanted

    Hey Edward I did see your message but did not have time to respond. I heard about the bear from locals too. What happened to it? I looked for the King Eiders but no luck! So far I have had a fascinating and amazing experience. I am in Reykjavik now in the Viking Hotel. Tomorrow I will...
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    Are there Skuas at Myvatan? I am already spending way too much money. I think Blue Lagoon will wait for my next trip!
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    I have decided to stick to my former plan of :- i stick to this plan then :- Day one Land at Keflavik, drive to Garður for seabirds and then on to Stykkisholmur or Grundarfjörður for the night. Day two Snæfellsnes peninsula - auks and Harlequins Stykkisholmur or Grundarfjörður for the...
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    the biggest issue is deciding wether to do the above plan or leave the eastern portion for another visit?
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    Oh good. are all the auks best seen from Arnarstapi ?
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    what do you mean white knuckle ride? whay is it so bad? i will have the smallest hire car, i think it is a yaaris...will it manage?
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    sounds good that does nohatch. thanks a lot for that plan. i should have stayed 8 days and i would be in less of a rush. will book some hotels later. maybe i should get into the capital for 2pm so i can sight see and rest the night or get in late night? i will need to book the...
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    Not just about birds i would love to see stunning landscapes too. Is it possible to spend just one night in Stykkisholmur - go on the eagle trip in the morning and then Snæfellsnes peninsula after, then rive to Myvatan for the night? How practical is it?
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    So to do the Golden Circle I would need to alter my plans to this. How does this look? Day one Land at Keflavik, drive to Garður for seabirds and then on to Stykkisholmur for the night. Day two Snæfellsnes peninsula - boat trip in am auks and Harlequins Stykkisholmur - drive to Myvatan...
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    Thanks for the tip. How long does Hofn to Reykjavik take?
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    Hi Edward If i stick to this plan then :- Day one Land at Keflavik, drive to Garður for seabirds and then on to Stykkisholmur or Grundarfjörður for the night. Day two Snæfellsnes peninsula - auks and Harlequins Stykkisholmur or Grundarfjörður for the night Day three A.m. Boat trip...
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    mine is form 4th-11th and cost me £285
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    oh the tickets im looking at are very pricey now over £500 way to expensive
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    I will book tonight! Will have to smooth over things first.
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    Dont worry about opening another thread. Yes that is the cheapest i came across - what are the other cheap ones with restricted opening times? Ae you flying from Manchester?
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    what are the cheapest car hire companies in iceland?
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    How far is Látrabjarg from the various places I want to visit? It looks not too far on the maps.
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    I want to do 7-8 days not 4-5. I just wondered what to do after day 4 to be honest. I suppose there is no point in going to the east and rushing through it. Maybe better to stay in the areas mentionned. Will I see Harlequin drakes at Stykkisholmur?
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    I do not want to tire myself out and I do wish to see more of Iceland than just birds. I could do a 4-5 day trip as well. I would like to spend time in the capital and see birds there too.
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    Thanks so much for your help. I havde made a little sketch which I hope to stick too. Is this realistic? I do not want to rush and I do not want to be too leisurely Day one Arrive in Reykjavík, possibly around 3pm, out by 4pm then stop at Garður. Then to Stykkishólmur. Maybe...
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    Having a good read of the information so kindly given to me by all here i have made a brief plan:- 1.At Reykjavík - Great Northern Diver, Harlequin Duck, Great Skua, Atlantic Puffin 2. Garður manx shearwater, European Storm-petrel 3. Stykkishólmur - White-tailed Eagle 4...
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    this website is very helpful!
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    7-10 days is what I am hoping for. Are there any endemic species in Iceland or species which are easier to see? I dont know how many times I will visit Iceland but i do hope to see as much of it as possible and return after a few years. My plans are open and flexible. I do hope to see some...
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    Thanks so much for your input. I have replaced the list i have with yours. I got the list form Wikipedia and I know some are vagrants as listed. I just wanted to present the list just to see what is realistic and see if there any of the species around at the moment. Will have to look...
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    OK I get the hint! So this would be my Iceland wish list! • Bean Goose Anser fabalis Rare/Accidental • Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchus • Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons • Greylag Goose Anser anser • Snow Goose Chen caerulescens Rare/Accidental • Barnacle Goose Branta...
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