Iceland Wildlife Photography
Iceland's rugged coastlines and remote northern islands make it an outstanding destination for seabird photography, offering dramatic cliffside colonies set against a backdrop of dramatic Arctic scenery. Long daylight hours through the summer months give photographers extended opportunities to capture natural behaviour, while the country's relative isolation means many species show little fear of a patient, well-positioned lens. For anyone drawn to seabirds and wading birds in their breeding finery, Iceland offers a rewarding and distinctive location within easy reach of northern Europe.
Species NaturesLens Photographs in Iceland
NaturesLens runs its Puffins of Iceland holiday out of Akureyri, travelling to Grimsey Island in June to photograph nesting seabirds at close range. On this trip, NaturesLens focuses on Atlantic Puffin, Arctic Skua, Arctic Tern, Black Guillemot, Black-legged Kittiwake, Common Eider, Common Guillemot, Common Raven, Common Redshank, Common Snipe, Dunlin, and European Shag, all photographed against Grimsey's cliffs and coastal habitats. June's timing coincides with peak breeding activity, giving NaturesLens groups strong opportunities to photograph birds displaying, nesting, and feeding along the island's shoreline.
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NaturesLens Guides Who Lead Trips Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Iceland located?
Iceland is in Europe.
What can I photograph in Iceland?
NaturesLens photographs Atlantic Puffin, Arctic Skua, Arctic Tern, Black Guillemot, Black-legged Kittiwake, Common Eider, Common Guillemot, Common Raven, Common Redshank, Common Snipe, Dunlin and European Shag in Iceland. Holidays here typically run in June.
Can I photograph the Atlantic Puffin in Iceland?
Yes — the Atlantic Puffin is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Iceland holidays.
Can I photograph the Arctic Skua in Iceland?
Iceland is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Arctic Skua.
Can I photograph the Arctic Tern in Iceland?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Iceland that include the Arctic Tern.
Can I photograph the Black Guillemot in Iceland?
Yes — the Black Guillemot is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Iceland holidays.
Can I photograph the Black-legged Kittiwake in Iceland?
Iceland is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Black-legged Kittiwake.
Can I photograph the Common Eider in Iceland?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Iceland that include the Common Eider.
Can I photograph the Common Guillemot in Iceland?
Yes — the Common Guillemot is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Iceland holidays.
Can I photograph the Common Raven in Iceland?
Iceland is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Common Raven.
Can I photograph the Common Redshank in Iceland?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Iceland that include the Common Redshank.
Can I photograph the Common Snipe in Iceland?
Yes — the Common Snipe is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Iceland holidays.
Can I photograph the Dunlin in Iceland?
Iceland is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Dunlin.
Can I photograph the European Shag in Iceland?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Iceland that include the European Shag.