Other places of interest in the area Hornbjarg ,  Hornstrandir ,  Adalvik ,  Hesteyri ,  Haelavikurbjarg ,  Hornvik ,  Fljotavik ,  Latravik (Hornbjarg) ,  Bolungavik ,  Reykjafjordur

Here we will make do with a short description of two areas, although they do by no means exhaust the opportunities for birdwatching. Other areas, such as the islands in Breidafjordur, the Reykhólar area, Onundarfjordur and Heydalur and many more, also offer wonderful opportunities for birdwatchers. 

Latrabjarg and vicinity
The road goes out to the lighthouse at Bjargtangar, the westernmost point of Iceland, and from there to the edge of the Latrabjarg cliff. In the
summer there are scheduled trips between Latrabjarg and the main towns of the Westfjords region.

The road goes around Patreksfjordur before turning inland at Orlygshofn and over the heath above Breidavik, and along Latravik out to the end of the
point. Orlygshofn is an important nesting area for eiders and there are a huge number of waders and sea birds in the bays. There are a large number of
wetland birds in Breidavik,  and in Latravik an unusual number of ringed plovers. Snow buntings occur in large numbers on the uplands. Stretching for
14 km and rising to 440 m at its highest point, Latrabjarg is the largest bird cliff in Iceland and also the largest by the North Atlantic.

It is thought that as many as a million birds of various kinds nest on the cliffs of Latrabjarg, including all the alcids that nest in Iceland, with
the exception of the little auk. In fact, at the foot of the cliffs is the largest razorbill colony in the world. In addition to the swarm of
guillemots and other alcids, there is a large number of fulmars and kittiwakes. And perhaps most exciting for the traveler, nowhere is the puffin
easier to approach or more fun to watch.

On the shores of fjord Isafjardardjup
Those places here discussed are easily reached by road. Furthermore, in summer there are sightseeing trips by sea over the fjord and all the way west
to Hornstrandir.

The coast is steep in most places, the cliffs plunging into the sea, and only in some places is there a shelf of land at sea level. Nevertheless, the
shores are better vegetated than in most of the region. The mountainsides and the valley bottoms often sport birch woods, and the islands of Aedey and Vigur and other smaller ones are covered in summer with grasses and flowers. The shores of Isafjardardjúp and the head of the valley have a softer
look than elsewhere in the northern reaches of the Westfjords.
A large number of eiders, puffins and other sea birds nest on the islands. Ptarmigan are found back from the shore and wrens sing in the "woods". It is
good to stop for a moment at some places by the sea and look for long-tailed ducks (old squaws) or goosanders. Harlequin ducks are found in the rivers and streams, and sea eagles nest by the fjord.

The islands of Aedey and Vigur are among the choicest spots for birdwatching. Both islands have large eider colonies and on Vigur, for example, a large number of puffins and pigeon guillemots are easlily accessible. Vatnsfjordur and Reykjanes also are homes to a varied bird life.

Other places of interest in the area Latrabjarg ,  Hornbjarg ,  Grimsey ,  Skaleyjar ,  Onundarfjordur ,  Vigur ,  Hornstrandir ,  Hesteyri ,  Haelavikurbjarg ,  Hornvik ,  Fljotavik ,  Latravik (Hornbjarg) ,  Reykjafjordur ,  Latravik (Latrabjarg) ,  Breidavik ,  Kollsvik ,  Haenuvik ,  Orlygshofn ,  Heydalur ,  Drangsnes Hot Pots ,  Breidafjordur Boat Museum

Two species of seal can be seen consitently throughout the Westfjords area. 

The "land-seal" is the most popular one and can be seen all around the Westfjords during all seasons. It is common to see them along the shoreline, often lying upon a flat rock enjoying the sun. Sometimes you can se them in the sea close to shore, curiously looking at what is happing on land.

The "Utselur" (eng. deep sea seal) is more difficult to spot as it stays off shore for longer periods. It is bigger than the "landseal", 2,5m and weighing over 300kg.

More species of seals can been seen around the Westfjords although they are not as common as those mentioned above. Long ago a walrus was spotted on shore in the Westfjords, but that is a very uncommon sight here nowadays.

Seals are generally lying at the shoreline during low tide, as they are out hunting during hightide. Wind and sun condition can also affect how they gather at the shoreline, decresing the oppertunity of seeing some seals. Other places of interest in the area

In the Westfjords of Iceland there are many excellent opportunities to see whales from land during your journey though the fjords and regions of our land.

In Strandir area of the Westfjords a research has been conducted for few years trying to find out how easy it really is to see whales from land. Nobody can say for sure when or where is the best time to see whales from land, but the odds are in your favor and if you are lucky you can even see many species in one trip.

But in the end, nobody will go home empty handed from taking the time to explore the sea. Seals and sea birds are in vast numbers out at sea and at the coast line, an experience equally enjoyable are the mighty whales. But if you do see a whale you should feel happy and treasure the memory for life.
Other places of interest in the area Grimsey ,  Adalvik