Monday, 27 July 2015

Haematopus ostralegus, Eurasian oystercatcher, tjeld

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Seagulls have easily adapted to life in urban areas, and can be annoyingly abundant. There are many other species of water based bird who ha...
Thursday, 1 January 2015

Coccothraustes coccothraustes, hawfinch, kjernebiter

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The Botanical Gardens is a good spot for bird watching during winter. The variety of tree types, and some bird feeders, attract a wide varie...
Saturday, 23 August 2014

Larus ichthyaetus, pallas's gull, steppemåke

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On August 20th, 2014, a very unusual gull was seen in Oslo, for the first time in Norway, the Pallas's gull, also known as the great bla...
Sunday, 6 July 2014

Passer montanus, Eurasian tree sparrow, pilfink

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The tree sparrow is found in most of Eurasia and Southeast Asia, as well as the United States, where it has been introduced. They often buil...
Friday, 30 May 2014

Anser anser, greylag goose, grågås

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The greylag goose is named for its migratory habits: It lags behind other species in the sense that it usually migrates later. Lumix G...
Sunday, 4 May 2014

Larus argentatus 2k, European herring gull, gråmåke

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Gulls are also very commonly seen in Oslo, like many other coastal cities. Just like the pigeons, they are also often considered pests. This...
Sunday, 27 April 2014

Turdus pilaris, fieldfare, gråtrost

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The fieldfare is commonly seen in parks, where it walks the lawn, tilting it's head slightly while listening for insects and earthworms:...