Would you like to join a walk on the Grótta shore with the University of Iceland and the Icelandic Touring Association and gain some knowledge along the way? Then you have the opportunity this coming Sunday, 27 April, at noon at Grótta in Seltjarnarnes. Biology students from the University of Iceland will be joining, and the walk will be led by Jóhann Óli Hilmarsson, a renowned ornithologist and bird photographer who has received awards for his work in nature conservation.
The walk is part of the Children's Touring Association's activities and will be particularly interesting for families to walk along the beach with Jóhann Óli, among the country's leading bird photographers. He is also the author of the book "Bird Guide," owned by many. Jóhann Óli will guide people about the birds they see, and Grótta is a wonderful place to observe birds, especially in spring when migratory birds flock to the country.
Grótta is a gem in the city landscape
The beach in Grótta is very interesting because it is both sheltered with broad sandy areas when the tide is out, and the surf also has a significant impact. Therefore, there is a unique ecosystem, and it's fun to turn over stones and look in the pools.
You can expect a number of migratory birds on Sunday at the beach in Grótta as they are now flocking home. Milder days recently have made their flight to nesting sites easier. Wading birds seek food on the beach, and biology students from the University of Iceland will point out birds, amphipods, and many other things hidden on the beach.
