Why this place may fit your trip
Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) Important Bird Area record at Stokkseyri-Eyrarbakki. Count: 300-500 birds; season: Moult; year: not specified. Public site-level point only; not an exact nest or territory location.
- Category
- Wildlife
- Subcategory
- Whooper Swan
- Region
- South Iceland
- Municipality
- Sveitarfélagið Árborg
- Access status
- Seasonal
- Road access
- Car
- Season
- Seasonal
- Elevation
- 6 m
- Drone status
- Check Official Map
- Verified
- 2026-06-20
What the access data means
- The recorded access status is seasonal.
- The approach is recorded as car road access.
- The DULIN record was last field-verified or source-verified on 2026-06-20; conditions may have changed since then.
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.