Reykjavik, Iceland

During a holiday in Reykjavik we came across some of the birds common to Iceland. 

We were able to spot Icelandic Gulls, Fulmars, Kittywakes, Eider Ducks, and a Red-Breasted Merganser.   

Eider Duck

Eider Ducks

Fortunately, we managed to get some photos of an Eider Duck, Kittywake and Shag.

Kittywake

Eider Duck

Eider Ducks

Eider Duck

Eider Duck

Chiff Chaffs & Black Caps - Alameda Gardens

Here are some photographs of Chiff Chaffs and Black Caps, which were spotted in the Alameda Botanical Gardens about a week or so ago. 

Chiff Chaff

Chiff Chaff

Chiff Chaff

Fortunately, the weather conditions were perfect. The cold had set in, yet the sun was still shining bright!

Chiff Chaff

Chiff Chaff

Chiff Chaff

Chiff Chaff

Whilst we were busy capturing photos of the Chiff Chaffs, we heard a distinct bird call. Turning to look at a nearby aloe, we caught sight of a Black Cap feeding. 

Chiff Chaff

Chiff Chaff

Chiff Chaff

We immediately knew it was a Black Cap, and it was very interesting to watch this bird as they are very different from a Chiff Chaff, especially as they are larger, and to feed on the aloe they need to perch on it, unlike a Chiff Chaff who hovers around it.

Black Cap

Black Cap

Black Cap

Black Cap