The great auk - Southern Peninsula, Iceland
N 63° 48.743 W 022° 42.882
27V E 415576 N 7077241
A big bronze statue of the extinct great auk
Waymark Code: WM12JM8
Location: Iceland
Date Posted: 06/05/2020
Views: 1
By the rock formations, you will notice a big bronze statue of the extinct great auk (geirfugl). It was erected in the memory of the last 2 great auks, which were killed on the 3rd of June 1844 by Eldey island, which can be seen in the distance from the shore.
The statue is a part of the Lost Bird Project by the artist Todd McGrain and stands here on this spot as a reminder to us human beings of never killing animals to their extinction.
source: "guidetoiceland"
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Great auk (Geirfugl)
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Todd McGrain
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2014
Materials used: Bronze
Location: By the sea, Rock formations
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