by Iceland2020 | Feb 21, 2020
Species Profile: Arctic Fox Image from: https://www.artphotolimited.com/uk-en/fine-art-photography/wildlife/fox/photo/nature-picturelibrary/arctic-fox-sitting-in-the-snow Introduction The Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) is known for its white coat in...
by Iceland2020 | Feb 19, 2020
A big thank you to one of our kind sponsors, S.A.P. Ecology and Environmental! S.A.P. Ecology are an ecological consultancy based in Dumfries and East Yorkshire, offering a range of services including habitat surveys, protected species surveys, and forest management...
by Iceland2020 | Feb 14, 2020
Identification The Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) is widely known for its large pale cheeks, signature colorful bill, and black and white bodies. While 26-29 cm long, they only weigh 320-480g. The...
by Iceland2020 | Feb 11, 2020
Iceland is a pioneer of renewable energy The country’s extraordinary geological features have also allowed Iceland to generate 100% of its electricity and 85% of its total energy from renewable sources. It is able to produce geothermal energy quickly and cheaply by...
by Iceland2020 | Feb 7, 2020
Identification Common redshanks (/Tringa totanus/) mcan be identified by their long, bright orange-red legs which give them their name. They are speckled brown on their back, wings, and head, with paler feathers below. Their bills are long and thin, and their...
by Iceland2020 | Jan 31, 2020
Identification The common eider duck (Somateria mollissima) is an iconic Icelandic bird. Like most ducks, the males and females are easily distinguishable; the females are a mottled brown colour, whereas the males are black and white with green feathers at the back of...
by Iceland2020 | Jan 24, 2020
(Photo above by Brian Sullivan, Neotropical Birds Online, https://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/Species-Account/nb/species/bklkit) Identification Black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) are a medium-sized member of the gull and tern family. They have white bodies...
by Iceland2020 | Jan 20, 2020
It is known as ‘The Land of Fire and Ice’ “The Land of Fire and Ice” is a very apt, if Game of Thrones-esque title, and it’s easy to see where it comes from. Of course, ice is the country’s namesake, and 11% of its total land surface is covered by glaciers. It has...
by Iceland2020 | Jan 17, 2020
Northern Fulmar Identification Northern fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) are seabirds belonging to the petrel and shearwater family. The fulmar has a pale grey back and wings and a white belly, neck, and head with slightly darker feathers by their eyes. Their beaks are...
by Iceland2020 | Sep 24, 2019
All of us on the team would just like to say a big thank you to our sponsors Opticron and Polymath Products. The equipment they provided to us proved invaluable during our scientific endeavours! Opticron Opticron very kindly supplied us with several T4 WP 10X42...
