Field work in Norway trying to catch Scoters for the third year. More rodents (Grey-sided Vole, only one id'ed) were present this year resulting in good views of Hawk Owls and Long-tailed Skuas. In the forest we had Siberian Jay and Three-toed Woodpeckers. Due to some bad weather the breeding season for the Scoters in our area was delayed so no active nests were found during the first field work period - hopefully this will change during the second.
25/6 Northern Hawk Owl south of Brekken at 0015. Sat on a power line close to the road. Nice with a energy boost after driving almost 10 hours. |
25/6 Northern Hawk Owl. The pair had at least two young. |
25/6 Bluethroat. Common in the area with lots of birds seen every day. |
28/6 Siberian Jay north of Gammelvollsjøen. Not seen in the previous two survey years. |
29/6 Mountain Hare near Nessjøen. Good numbers seen. |
30/6 Wood Sandpiper near Gaulhåen. Common breeder in the survey area |
29/6 Northern Hawk Owl at south of Øvlingen. The bird was attacked by Redwings, Bramblings, Fieldfares and even a pair of Grey Wagtails. The pair had five young. |
29/6 Northern Hawk Owl at south of Øvlingen |
29/6 Northern Hawk Owl at south of Øvlingen. Juvenile bird. Like decorations on a christmas tree they were spread around the forest meadow. |
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