![]() Protecting the puffins you are watching is not only important because they are cute and it’s the decent thing to do. Do not try to feed the puffins they are more than capable of hunting for their own food.If watching from a boat, keep a respectful distance, especially if your vessel has a loud engine.Never try to touch a puffin, unless it is very clearly lost and in need of rescue.If approaching on a cliff, do not get right to the edge puffins dig burrows into cliffs, so you could inadvertently step on a weak piece of earth and crush their nest (of course, this poses a danger to people too, considering some of Iceland’s cliffs are hundreds of metres tall).If puffin watching, therefore, heed the following guidelines to ensure the experience is as pleasant for you as it is botherless for the bird in question. This is an incredible opportunity to connect with nature, but, of course, needs to be done so with respect to the animal. When they are nesting, puffins are often very easy to see and approach in spite of being hunted and having their eggs raided in Iceland for a millennium, they have very little fear of people, and it is easy to get within a metre of them in some places. There are certain places along the coast where they nest in vast numbers, which you can rent a car to drive to and approach yourself, and boat tours from destinations all around the country that will take you to islands that they seasonally colonise. There are many ways in which you can enjoy the puffins up close. This occurs throughout the summer therefore, the puffin-watching season in Iceland lasts from June to September. Puffins roost on the surface of the ocean and only come on land in order to breed, lay their eggs, incubate them, and raise their chicks until they fledge. The fact that they nest in the same places they were born, and only nest when there are other puffins around, means that certain places in Iceland are undoubtedly the best in the world for this special kind of birdwatching. Iceland is, in fact, home to sixty percent of the world’s Atlantic Puffin population: over six million individuals. This makes puffins quite as awe-inspiring collectively as they are adorable individually. ![]() The colonies in themselves are also part of the appeal of these charming birds, as they can number in the tens of thousands. Discover the magical world of Birds in Iceland. ![]() Learn all you need to know about Wildlife and Animals in Iceland.Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast. Disinfectant is used to clean the property commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60☌/140☏. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.įor guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. ![]() This property is managed by a professional host. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Safety features at this property include a smoke detectorīe prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.Ĭharges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.Ī cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges special requests cannot be guaranteed Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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