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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 is a steep rocky island off the Eastfjords where marine erosion has created high cliffs and caves.
The island is important for seabirds and is a prominent landmark off the Eastfjords.
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Skrúður is best viewed from a boat or from a distance because of its steep coastline. Access to the island itself can be difficult and depends on sea conditions.
Skrúður
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