It’s often referred to as the loneliest house in the world, but it’s actually a property used to protect an endangered animal.
Iceland, Elliðaey Island (Youtube screenshot – Ryan Trahan) – Ecoo.it
A little hut surrounded by greenery on an island that at first glance seems deserted. But why is it there? What is his job? It’s not actually a crime novel plot, but the reason has to do with animals.
When the island was abandoned the houses were lost due to being dismantled, only one survived. This house has always fascinated many Sui users Social. Curiosity has created legends over the years that make the island more and more mysterious.
Iceland, home on the island for an animal nest
So what is behind this fascinating mystery? The house on the island Elliðaeysouth ofIcelandwhere since about no facility has lived 90 years oldis for the nesting of the puffina bird of the auk family that lives on the coasts of the North Atlantic.
Puffin (Photo by Canva) – Ecoo.it
It’s so easy to spot thanks to its beak that it is triangular, with bright colors: yellow, red and blue. Its paw pads are red or orange. This bird can grow more or less long 30 cm and maximum i 600 grams weight. Thanks to the shape of its legs, it manages to dig nests directly into the ground. They usually live on cliffs and we can even find them in Northern Europe.
Nesting and this lonely house
Iceland, Elliðaey Island (Youtube screenshot – Ryan Trahan) – Ecoo.it
The island of the Vestmann archipelago represents a habitat ideal for allowing these birds to nest. Many environmentalists often go here, use the small house and take care of the event to protect the puffin, unfortunately now in path of extinction. A very noble reason, which was further documented by various videos youtube and further social networks.
The breeding season of these birds monogamouschoosing a single mate for life is during the summer season when the female and male get together to build their nest for the egg. The female in between June And Julyit just lies an egg which is then cared for by both parents.