Unfortunately we had an early flight back to London but I was keeping an eye out for a Gyr until the last minute. Gyr is getting harder on Iceland although there have been a couple of sightings this year already in the area we visited so they are still around but in smaller numbers. My chances were much reduced on a family holiday but it will be a good excuse to visit the Arctic again- I still need Polar Bear after dipping them in Svalbard after our boat broke down so definitely want to return to the Arctic anyway.
The return flight took us over Iceland in relatively clear conditions so the view over the Arctic landscape was sensational.
Final Trip Report HERE.
Here's a few extra pics from the week.
Adult Glaucous Gull at Husavik
Presumed 2nd cycle Herring x Glaucous Gull (top bird) being photo bombed by a 2nd cycle Kumlien's
Adult Kumlien's- another adult , seven in total at Husavik
Winter scenes at Husavik
Adult winter (left) and first-winter (right) Black Guillemot
Northern Eiders male (above) and female (below)
Northern Eiders
Variation in first-winter male Eider (above and below)
Views from the plane window
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