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A Westfjords’ guide for adventurers

The Westfjords is the most remote area of Iceland.That makes it one of the most serene places in the country, far from mass tourism and home to a diverse wildlife. Black mountains and beaches, wild tundras, blue fjords, hot springs, and stunning waterfalls, the Westfjords have...

21 January 2025

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The arctic fox: the complete guide

The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) is a small canid found in the Arctic regions. It is common in the tundra biome. Its thick fur and morphology enable it to live in extremely cold conditions. Like all foxes, it is opportunistic and adapts fairly...

13 January 2025

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All you need to know about our Wildlife photo tour in Iceland

Hornstrandir is a nature reserve located in the Westfjords, Iceland. We are lucky enough to be able to offer a wildlife photo tour in this remote region where only a privileged few set foot. Each year, we put together a small group and take...

14 July 2024

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10 facts about the Icelandic Arctic fox

The Arctic Fox is a little-known species, found only in the Arctic. From northern Canada to Greenland, via Alaska, Spitzbergen and Siberia, this little canid has colonised the most extreme and remote regions of our planet. But it's the Icelandic Arctic Fox that interests...

10 July 2024

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Photo tour in Hornstrandir : what equipment do I need?

At Wildlife Photo Travel, we're lucky enough to offer a photo tour in Hornstrandir, Iceland. If you don't already know this nature reserve, you should know that it's a unique place in the world! This peninsula is isolated from civilisation and can only be...

8 July 2024

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The history of Hornstrandir nature reserve in Iceland

Hornstrandir nature reserve is a unique place in the world, so special is its history. Today, humans no longer live in the region, which has reverted to complete wilderness. It is home to rare plants endemic to Iceland, millions of birds, Arctic Fox and...

6 July 2024

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Harle huppé dans les westfjords d'Islande

Birdwatching in Iceland: the Westfjords and Hornstrandir nature reserve

Iceland is famous for its volcanoes, glaciers, breathtaking scenery and sights such as geysers and basalt columns. Many tourists also come to Iceland for the Northern Lights. But did you know that birdwatching in Iceland is a unique experience, as the island is such...

3 July 2024

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The life of Arctic Fox in Hornstrandir (Iceland)

We are lucky enough to work in one of the wildest places in the world: Hornstrandir nature reserve in Iceland! This is where we offer an Arctic Fox photo workshop. We take amateur and professional photographers to discover the life of this small canid,...

30 June 2024

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