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  1. J

    Winter walks in Iceland?

    I thought kumliens at the time but I recall very distinct mid grey primaries. If I'd have known more I might have thought GWG but too naive perhaps
  2. J

    Winter walks in Iceland?

    Hi Edward, wish I'd sent this when I first thought to do so. I saw a white-wing type gull with Grey Primaries in Reykjavik Harbour when I was over. Didn't have my bins with me at the time but thought about giving you the heads up just in case it was something unusual for Iceland. Got distracted...
  3. J

    Winter walks in Iceland?

    Another fabulous day in this beautiful country. I know this is not trip advisor but any-one that gets a chance should come here. Visited the blue lagoon today absolutely stunning. No sighting of Gyr around lake or Harpa, maybe next time. Did see a flock of Redpoll (first of trip). Update...
  4. J

    Winter walks in Iceland?

    Hi Edward, thanks for your reply your advice is really helpful. I like the idea of Gyr Falcon but have just returned from an abortive trip to try and see the Northern Lights (2am) and am running out of time to go back over to the pools before I fly home. In fairness to the guy driving the bus on...
  5. J

    Winter walks in Iceland?

    Nice advice but given the forecast snow and my wife's complete lack of faith in my ability to drive on the right hand side of the road in snow we (she) decided it would be better to leave my driving licence at home. We are travelling around either on foot or coaches. I did see three Teal today...
  6. J

    Winter walks in Iceland?

    In Reykjavik for a few days. Really enjoying the city and the food and Icelandic stout/porter. Walked today from the hotel (Radisson Saga) over to the thermal beach (amazed at some hardy folk swimming in the open water), then up to Perlan through the pines over to the Cathedral down to the...
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