According to Birding Iceland the first European golden plover, called heiðlóa in Icelandic, of the year was spotted in Breiðdalur in East Iceland yesterday. The bird holds a special place in the hearts of Icelanders as its arrival traditionally marks the beginning of spring.
The first bird’s long awaited arrival is announced on every Icelandic news channel every year. And what welcome news it is after such a prolonged and stormy winter!
Read more: Migrating birds battle their way through storms to return to nesting grounds in Iceland
Birding Iceland writes on their Facebook page that the first European golden plover usually arrives in March, although the main arrival does not happen until a month later. The breed is common to Iceland and its song has since long been an unbreakable part of Icelandic spring and summer.
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According to Birding Iceland the first European golden plover, called heiðlóa in Icelandic, of the year was spotted in Breiðdalur in East Iceland yesterday. The bird holds a special place in the hearts of Icelanders as its arrival traditionally marks the beginning of spring.
The first bird’s long awaited arrival is announced on every Icelandic news channel every year. And what welcome news it is after such a prolonged and stormy winter!
Read more: Migrating birds battle their way through storms to return to nesting grounds in Iceland
Birding Iceland writes on their Facebook page that the first European golden plover usually arrives in March, although the main arrival does not happen until a month later. The breed is common to Iceland and its song has since long been an unbreakable part of Icelandic spring and summer.
Read more: 5 Things you need to know about Puffins
