As well as providing a home for some species of birds, Surtsey has also been used as a stopping-off point for migrating birds, particularly those en-route between Europe and Iceland.
Selain menjadi rumah beberapa spesies burung, Surtsey juga merupakan tempat pemberhentian dalam migrasi burung, terutama ketika terbang dari Eropa menuju Islandia.