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Öxarfjörður (Red-throated diver)

Wildlife in Northeast Iceland with practical access, safety and route-planning context.

Öxarfjörður (Red-throated diver)

Why this place may fit your trip

Red-throated diver (Gavia stellata) Important Bird Area record at Öxarfjörður. Count: 120 pairs; season: Breeding; year: 2009. Public site-level point only; not an exact nest or territory location.

Category
Wildlife
Subcategory
Red Throated Diver
Region
Northeast Iceland
Municipality
Norðurþing
Access status
Seasonal
Road access
Four Wheel Drive
Season
Seasonal
Elevation
20 m
Drone status
Check Official Map
Verified
2026-06-20

What the access data means

How to use this wildlife place in a real plan

Wildlife records identify habitat or previous observation context, not guaranteed sightings. Build the stop around patience, safe distance, local rules and a useful nearby alternative.

Recorded safety note

Sensitive bird area; keep distance, avoid drones and disturbance.

Facilities and on-site context

Birdwatching / wildlife viewing area

Drone planning

Drone status is not fully verified in this public place record. Check official sources before flying.

No local drone restriction match in stored fields; check official drone map before flying.

Make the stop resilient

Open the map before departure and compare this point with nearby hikes, roads and alternative stops. Recheck weather, road status and local signs on the day; a useful Iceland plan keeps this stop optional when the access data is old, incomplete or weather-dependent.