Sunday, 2nd July, Isafjordjur: Vigur Island
Sunday, 2nd July, Isafjordjur: Vigur Island
We are told that there is only one family living on the island. They have some help from other family members during the tourism season but for the rest of the year arctic terns, puffins, ducks and other feathered creatures are their only company. As soon as we land we are given sticks to hold above our heads; apparently the arctic terns are very violent and we need to protect ourselves from their beaks and wings. True, as they fly above our heads they make a loud buzzing noise and their beaks look threatening . Maybe they inspired Hitchcocks 'Birds'.
? bird?
and some placid puffins; they fly only when windy.
There are also the domesticated , very hungry eiderdown producing geese;
and their Mother
We walk, admire the views, imagine ourselves here (for a holiday only), enjoy some coffee and cake, take pictures; there is even a picturesque windmill (just for show).
We are told that there is only one family living on the island. They have some help from other family members during the tourism season but for the rest of the year arctic terns, puffins, ducks and other feathered creatures are their only company. As soon as we land we are given sticks to hold above our heads; apparently the arctic terns are very violent and we need to protect ourselves from their beaks and wings. True, as they fly above our heads they make a loud buzzing noise and their beaks look threatening . Maybe they inspired Hitchcocks 'Birds'.
No neighbours; only arctic terns,
? bird?
and some placid puffins; they fly only when windy.
There are also the domesticated , very hungry eiderdown producing geese;
and their Mother
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