Skrúður is a 160-meter-high sea cliff island located just off the
mouth of
Fáskrúðsfjörður in East Iceland.
The island is famous for its rich birdlife and is considered one of the most
important seabird nesting sites in the country.
Numerous seabird species breed on Skrúður, including puffins, kittiwakes,
fulmars, black guillemots, and common guillemots. In the past, egg collecting
and bird harvesting played an important role in the local economy.
Due to its exceptional natural value, Skrúður was designated a protected
nature reserve in 1995 and is now fully protected. The island consists mainly
of basalt and acidic volcanic rock, giving it a dramatic and rugged appearance.
Skrúður belongs to the farm
Vattarnes, and just west of the island lies the
smaller islet known as Andey.
Skrúður is uninhabited and access is restricted, but it remains a
striking natural landmark and an important symbol of East Iceland’s seabird
heritage.
Source:
Wikipedia
Photo: Jóhanna Kristín Hauksdóttir
Skrúður er einstakur staður.