Apart from the rich avifauna, whales and seals are often seen. Common Seals (Phoca vitulina)  often bask on the rocks at Skagaflös or Lambarif. Grey Seals (Halichoerus grypus)  are also occasionally seen, usually swimming offshore. Garðssjór is a popular destination for whalewatching, and whales (and whalewatching vessels) can sometimes be seen from land with the aid of binoculars. The White-beaked Dolphin (Langenorhynchus albirostris) is the most common cetacean, and they are often seen jumping clear of the water. Minke Whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) are observed regularly and Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are seen regularly, mainly in July. Killer Whales are rare, but are more common off Reykjanes. Other mammals encountered in the area are Mink and Long-tailed Field Mouse. The Rosmhvalanes headland, of which Garðsskagi forms the outermost part, is named after the Walrus, which is no longer seen in the area (Rosmhvalanes = Walrus Headland). Harbour or Common Seal is the most common seal seen around Garðsskagi.  It is seen hauled out on rocks or swimming offshore.

Whales

White-beaked Dolphin	Minke Whale	Humpback Whale
Seals
Harbour seal	Grey Seal

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Nature
The nature of the area has been affected by centuries of farming and fishing as the main livelihood of the inhabitants. The area is also quite flat and open to the harsh winds blowing in from the ocean. The beach by the lighthouses is covert with white shell sand, which is rather uncommon for Icelandic beaches. It is also known for being one of the best spots in the country for birdwatching.