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Dyrhólaey is a promontory reaching out into the ocean on the south coast of Iceland. It is the southernmost part of the country, about 120 m high. Off Dyrhólaey there are rock pillars, that are unique natural formations. There, a very rich birdlife can be enjoyed, among other species you can see Fulmar, Guillemot, Razorbill, Gannet, Puffin and various types of seagulls. Dyrhólaey is thought to have been created during an interglacial period late in the Ice Age by a submarine volcanic eruption. The western part of it is named Háey (High Island) and is made of tuff and the eastern part of it is often named Lágey (Low Island) and that part is made of dolerite. In former days many boats were operated from Dyrhólaey, and most of the local farmers went fishing in order to help with the housekeeping During recent years, farmers have developed a remarkable nesting site for eider ducks in the promontory for the gathering of down.