Icelandic Sheep are thought to have been introduced to the island around the year 1000 by Vikings. While domesticated, they seem to fend for themselves quite well, grazing steep slopes, and are generally left out all winter. #Iceland #ThePhotoHour #NaturePhotography #nature

Fantastic morning watching Ospreys on the river Axe this morning. One of three birds present. Roy Dennis Foundation Devon Birds #birds #birdphotography #birding #birdwatching #NaturePhotography #TwitterNatureCommunity #wildlifephotography

Special cruises are offered to see these amazing #birds on islands off the coast of #Iceland but I was lucky enough to see this Atlantic Puffin and several others cavorting along ocean cliffs on the south coast. #BirdsSeenIn2024 #ThePhotoHour #birding #BirdsOfTwitter #naturephoto

Our visit to Reynisfjara black sand beach in #Iceland was memorable for an incredibly cold, wind-driven rain, but more for watching a Humpback Whale hunting just offshore with of course the attendant bevy of seabirds adding to the drama! #ThePhotoHour #nature #naturephoto #whales

The largest bird, and the only swan species in #Iceland, is the Whooper Swan. They breed here, but have the good sense to migrate to warmer climes in winter! This one was doing some lakeside grooming in Reykjavik. #BirdsSeenIn2024 #ThePhotoHour #birding #birdwatching #NaturePhoto

So far the most common seabird I am seeing in #Iceland is the Lesser Black-Backed Gull, whether lording over a city park pond, or patrolling the waters offshore. #BirdsSeenIn2024 #birding #birdwatching #ThePhotoHour #NaturePhotography #BirdsOfTwitter

In a Reykjavik park, this Icelandic Redwing approached me quite closely, which was good as I had only my phone to get quick shot. These #birds breed in Iceland but winter in W Europe. #birdwatching #ThePhotoHour #BirdsSeenIn2024 #Iceland #nature #naturephoto #NaturePhotography

Appropriately one of the #birds we have seen most commonly in #Iceland is the Common Eider, like this female seen in a fjord in the northern part of the country. #BirdsSeenIn2024 #ThePhotoHour #nature #NaturePhotography #birding

The sun hasn't come out in Cheshire, but it has stopped raining and become bright enough for a Large White to venture into the garden.

The beautiful shadow darner dragonfly (Aeshna umbrosa) today! #dragonfly #dragonflies #Odonata #Illinois #nature #photography #wildlifephotography

I believe this is a White Wagtail, possibly a sub-adult? Saw this bird just along the perimeter of a lovely botanical garden in northern #Iceland. Here it is migratory as it winters in Africa. #BirdsSeenIn2024 #ThePhotoHour #nature #naturephoto #birding

A Black Guillomot was diving for lunch in the glacial blue waters of a fjord in northern #Iceland, and it was fun watching as it would descend for considerable amounts of time, reappearing in a different spot. #BirdsOfTwitter #BirdsSeenIn2024 #birding #nature #NaturePhotography

One thing we have learned about #Iceland is how forested it was before being cleared extensively for agriculture. But this Eurasian Blackbird found a nice grove of trees in the northern part of the country. #BirdsSeenIn2024 #birding #nature #NaturePhotography #ThePhotoHour

Bidding farewell to beautiful #Iceland where we saw so many dramatic waterfalls, such as Gullfoss, that I truly lost count. What an amazing landscape, and so many friendly natives who helped make our visit so special. #nature #NaturePhotography #landscapephotography #NatureBeauty

Our first good look at #Greenland was in the breathtaking Prince Christian Sound, and I dare say few explorers have been luckier than us to have such perfect weather to soak in its grandeur! #ThePhotoHour #Nature #glaciers #landscapephotography #NaturePhotography #NatureBeauty

So far on our journey in and near the Arctic Circle, #pollinators have been something of a rare sight. But on a cool sunny day in #Greenland this little Black-Margined Flower Fly was making his rounds quite nicely! #InsectThursday #ThePhotoHour #nature #NaturePhotography #insects

So far on our journey, #pollinators have been a rare sight. But on a cool sunny day in #Greenland this little Black-Margined Flower Fly was making his rounds quite nicely! #InsectThursday #ThePhotoHour #nature #NaturePhotography #insects

This Lapland Longspur was darting all over an open field in a small village in #Greenland looking for food it appeared. This bird and its brethren are likely very soon to head to their wintering grounds in the US & Canada. #BirdsSeenIn2024 #nature #birding #NaturePhotography

Atop a building in southern #Greenland overlooking an expansive bay, an Iceland Gull was doing some preening, and feathers were flying! #BirdsSeenIn2024 #birding #nature #NaturePhotography #birdphotography #ThePhotoHour

Atop a building in southern #Greenland overlooking an expansive bay, an Iceland Gull was doing some preening, and feathers were flying! #BirdsSeenIn2024 #birding #nature #NaturePhotography #birdphotography #ThePhotoHour