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  • Isafjordur Proved To Be A Hidden Gem

    Isafjordur Proved To Be A Hidden Gem

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    #flatstanley #flathal Approximately 2,700 people call Isafjordur, Iceland, home. Located on the Westfjords Peninsula, and considered to be the region’s capital, in part because it is the largest town, Isafjordur offers visitors access to waterfalls, Vigur Bird Island, and a variety of hiking trails for those who want to “stay local”. Fog creeped in around…

  • Amazing Birds at Every Turn On Vigur

    Amazing Birds at Every Turn On Vigur

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    #flatstanley #flathal Here the Flat Fellas saw Arctic Terns. It brought to mind seeing the Cayenne Tern on Devil’s Island… different parts of the world have similar birds! They also saw a lot of Eiders (male and female), as well as Guillemots. Typically the Guillemot is mostly black, with white on their wings. An unexpected…

  • Flat Hal And Flat Stanley Visited Vigur Bird Island

    Flat Hal And Flat Stanley Visited Vigur Bird Island

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    #flathal #flatstanley The flat fellas did not spend much time in the charming little town of Isafjordur, Iceland. Instead they walked three quarters of a mile through town from Volendam to a smaller (much smaller) boat that took a group of perhaps 40 of us to Vigur Bird Island. Vigur has a population of less…