westfjords · Iceland
Sauðeyjar
About Sauðeyjar
Sauðeyjar eru í Vesturbyggð, V-Barðastrandasýslu og eru eyjaklasi undan Vatnsfirði, sunnan frá Flötuflögu norður fyrir Æðarsker. Sauðeyjar eru á náttúruminjaskrá Vestfjarða fyrir fegurð og sérstöðu hvað varðar landslag og lífríki (1). Selalátur er í Sauðeyjum og voru útselskópar taldir þar frá árunum 2005-2009 og voru um 140 kópar taldir á Sauðeyjum (2). Í Sauðeyjum eru sjaldgæfar plöntutegundir eins og t.d. mosategundin skógarrytja. Af fuglum verpir toppskarfur í Sauðeyjum en um 36% stofnsins verpir þar, einnig er á eyjunni æðarvarp (3).
Did You Know?
- ✔Iceland is home to the Arctic fox, the only native land mammal
- ✔Over 300 species of birds have been recorded in Iceland
- ✔The surrounding waters are rich in marine life including whales and seals
Tours Near Sauðeyjar
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Book NowAbout Sauðeyjar
Sauðeyjar is a wildlife area in westfjords, offering visitors the chance to encounter Iceland's remarkable natural fauna. Iceland is home to diverse wildlife including seabirds, Arctic foxes, and marine mammals.
Why Visit
A great spot for observing Iceland's unique wildlife in their natural habitat.
📖 Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
