The plant life in east Iceland is unusually green for the early time of year. Forest rangers can barely remember a greener March and say they worry a cold snap could cause great damage. Last May, for example, saw a sharp cold snap.
Tag Archive | "spring"
Early spring confusing plants in east Iceland
Posted on 29 March 2012.
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The Living in Copenhagen Diary entry number five: Dejlig dag
Posted on 27 March 2012.
The fifth in a series of light-hearted columns about life as a foreigner living in the Danish capital.
Posted in Columns, Culture, Denmark, Featured, Leisure, Lifestyle, MBL, WeatherComments (5)
Spring equinox and “Lóan er komin” – although warmth still elusive for Iceland
Posted on 21 March 2012.
Iceland’s most beloved migratory bird, the ‘lóa’ (golden plover) has arrived and is heralded as a harbinger of spring. But although temperatures are rising now, the news follows a particularly harsh and wintry weekend.
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Iceland welcomes first migratory birds of the year
Posted on 20 February 2012.
The year’s first migratory birds have arrived in Iceland, giving the country’s land dwellers their first glimpse (and sound) of spring.
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Springtime cold snap causing concern
Posted on 18 May 2011.
Iceland was hit with an unusual springtime cold snap on Monday and it looks set to continue into the weekend and beyond.
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Spring birdwatch in Iceland
Posted on 03 May 2011.
The first Arctic terns have now arrived in north and west Iceland; as well as some rarer varieties, such as swallows, finches and other foreign species.
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Falling rock damages vehicle, more expected
Posted on 28 March 2011.
A 300kg boulder fell on a moving van last night in West Iceland. Police are warning of more falling rocks during the spring thaw.
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Has spring come early to Iceland?
Posted on 26 February 2011.
The first golden plover of the year has been seen in Iceland — raising hopes that spring may be just around the corner.
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