PDF · Útgáfa NR-1800-1067 — mars 2026

Nest­ing on the verge: The impact of roads on nest­ing success of Euras­ian Oystercatchers in Iceland

This study examined how roads affected the nesting success of Eurasian oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) in two regions of Iceland - Snæfellsnes and the Westfjords - during the 2025 breeding season. A total of 91 nests were monitored, and nest fate was analysed in relation to three road-related variables: distance from road edge, traffic volume, and posted speed limit.