The plovers have arrived

Lóan er komin reports daily paper Morgunblaðið in a traditional news piece at this time of year when the first golden plovers return to Iceland following their winter migrations. It’s a sure sign that spring is not far away — though with the storm warning that’s in force it’s easy to think otherwise!

The first arrivals were seen in SE Iceland and it won’t be long before others start appearing all around the coasts. They have a lovely, though rather mournful, call which will be heard all over the country in the weeks ahead. The RSPB provides more information (including the chance to listen to the call) here.