On the cliffs of Reykjanes, facing Eldey Island, stands this bronze sculpture: a great auk in its last refuge. It was here that the species became extinct in 1844, a victim of excessive hunting. Today, the statue not only commemorates a bird lost forever, but also sends a powerful message: protect what we still have. A silent pause, with sea, wind, and memory. 🌊🐦

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At the tip of the Reykjanes Peninsula, below Valahnjúka, is the sculpture "Geirfuglinn" (The Great Auk) by American artist Todd McGrain. The sculpture is a tribute to the extinct Great …

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