Þröstur Lýðsson

birdwatcher

Þröstur Lýðsson is a passionate bird enthusiast and resident of Laugardalur, Iceland, who gained attention after documenting a rare occurrence of a common eider nesting on the exterior of his home. He devoted significant effort to creating a unique documentary film about the eider pair that chose to build their nest there, capturing the intricacies of their nesting behavior. His experiences highlight the unusual nature of eiders nesting near human habitation, a rarity confirmed by ornithologist Jóhann Óli Hilmarsson.