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Norway stretches 1800 kilometers in a north-south direction, and while the coastal areas are humid and surprisingly warm in winter, this is not the case once you move inland. The fjordlands and mountains in the west, woodlands in the east and arctic conditions in the north probably makes Norway one of the most diverse countries regarding habitats. Some of the best places to go birding in southern Norway are located along the south-western coasts between Lista and Stavanger. Lista Bird Observatory is one of the largest and definitely has the best coverage of Norwegian bird observatories, and is located in Farsund commune south of Flekkefjord. This area is good for anything, including raptors and shorebirds. Further west, just south of Stavanger, there is the Jaeren wetland system. There is lots of good wetland- and coastal birding here. Both Lista and Jaeren are best during migration, and so hold few or none of the Scandinavian specialities. If you visit Oslo, then the northern parts of the lake Öyeren to the east of the city is well worth a visit, particularly in spring and early autumn. The best mountain birding in southern Norway is at Hardangervidda. Sought-after species such as Long-tailed Skua, Gyr Falcon, Great Snipe, Temminck's Stint, Red-necked Phalarope, Horned Lark, Bluethroat and Lapland Longspur all breed here. Woodlands in the east and central part of the country hold a variety of owls and woodpeckers, most easily found in early spring. Woodland birding can be difficult - it is all about finding the right spots and it helps if you can identify birds from songs and calls. Seabird colonies are scattered all around the coasts of Norway, but auks are scarce breeders south of the famous bird island Runde near Ålesund. Other large seabird concentrations are in the Lofotan islands, and Röst in particular, as well as along the Varanger peninsula. Birding the arctic along Varanger and in Pasvik is probably the most spectacular birding Norway can offer, the seabird migration in May is astonishing and arctic specialities such as Steller's Eider, King Eider, Brünnich's Guillemot, Siberian Tit and Siberian Jay are easily added to a trip-list together with lots of other good birds. Birding is still a minority pastime in Norway, with a few hundred active birders and around 5,000 members of Norsk Ornitologisk Forening the Norwegian BirdLife International partner. Lots of good birds go undetected, we are only able to cover a tiny fraction of the thousands of islands along the coast each autumn, when eastern rarities turn up almost everywhere. |
Alf Tore Mjøs
Norsk Natur Informasjon - NNI
(Birding Norway)
contact@birdingnorway.nohttp://www.birdingnorway.no/
Number of bird species: 480
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Dalane Lokallag NOF
WebsiteObservations, activities etc. (in Norwegian)
Finnmark County NOF
The Norwegian Ornithological Society (NOF) is the society for birding and bird protection! At the moment we have approximately 3,700 members all over Norway. Except for Sogn og Fjordane there is a department in every county. In addition there are 57 local groups. All groups and departments arrange both meetings and excursions. They also take part in a variety of projects for information and bird protection. Several birding magazines (mostly in Norwegian) are published...
Norsk Ornitologisk Forening avd. Nord-Trøndelag
WebsiteNord-Trøndelag er et fylke med et meget variert fugleliv. Vi har noen av landet beste lokaliteter fra kysten, via fjord ferskvann, skog og myrer til høyfjell...
Norsk Ornitologisk Forening avd.Oslo & Akershus
WebsiteNorsk ornitologisk forening er en landsomfattende organisasjon for alle fugleinteresserte. Foreningen arbeider for å øke kunnskapen om fuglelivet og verne om fuglene og deres livsmiljø. Vi er altså fylkesavdelingen for Oslo og Akershus, og består pr. idag av ca.650 medlemmer. Dersom du ønsker å vite mer om oss kan du klikke på deg rundt på våre sider. Her vil du bl.a finne ut mer om medlemsbladet vårt, ulike prosjekter vi driver, hvordan du kan bli medlem mm...
Norwegian Ornithological Society - Norsk Ornitologisk Forening
WebsiteNorsk Ornitologisk Forening, Sandgata 30 B, 7012 Trondheim, Tlf. 73 84 16 40 - nof@birdlife.no
The Norwegian Ornithological Society (NOF) is the organisation for bird protection and conservation in Norway! NOF has about 6000 members. The members constitue the societys backbone, and by becoming a NOF-member you will give us a hand in protecting the birds, and you will appreciate the offers and information NOF gives you...
Norwegian Rarities Committee
WebsiteThe website is only in Norwegian...
Akerøya Ornitologiske Stasjon
ObservatorySatellite View
Akerøya Bird Observatory, located on the east side of the Oslo fjord in the south-east of Norway. Latest observations, ringing results and pictures.
Jomfruland Fuglestasjon
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Now in both Norwegian & English! Jomfruland Bird Observatory is situated at the north tip of the island of Jomfruland. Making up the outer coast line in this section of the gulf of Skagerak, the island consists largely of boulderes only. Migrating birds follow the coast line, and pass the northern tip both in spring and autumn. Add some scenic and varied nature, and this makes up an extraordinary experience for the nature lover...
Lista Fuglestasjon
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The total of observations made at the Observatory...
Slettnes Fuglestasjon
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Slettnes lighthouse is the northernmost mainland lighthouse in the world! Most birders associate Arctic Norway with the Varanger Peninsula, but there is a little known peninsula between Varanger and North Cape, named Nordkyn...
Turoy Bird Observatory
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Turoy Bird Observatory is located on the outer coastline NW of Bergen, half an hours drive from the city centre. We have ringed birds on this site in 1993 (end of September-October) and from the end of July in 1995-98. We use around 30 mist nets placed in different vegetation on the eastern part of this small island. On Turoy we do not trap large numbers of typical ringing station species such as goldcrest and tits, instead our target species are storm petrel, meadow pipit, Sylvia-warblers and thrushes. We borrow an old school house from the local people, who have been very cooperative and given us their permission to erect mistnets almost wherever we like.
Utsira Bird Observatory
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Utsira is a small island 24 km southwest of Haugesund. It's geographical site and size makes Utsira an unique place in Norway. Utsira is the site which has the most records of birds new to Norway. The Utsira Bird Observatory was formally established the autumn of 1992.
Wetlands
WebsiteNorway presently has 37 sites designated as Wetlands of International Importance, with a surface area of 116,369 hectares...
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2001 [June] - Ignacio Yúfera- Veranger
ReportFrom a birder's point of view, the Varanger Peninsula is a fantastic place. In five and a half days of birding I saw 74 species, maybe not a lot in terms of numbers but being my first time in Northern Scandinavia, almost every bird was a big thrill. Although some of the species listed below can be seen in Spain and Southern Europe in winter, here they were all in full breeding plumage. Of my target species I only missed Yellow-billed Loon Gavia adamsii and Snowy Owl Nictea scandiaca (apparently this hasn't been a good year for the latter)...
2003 Jelger Herder - Svalbard
ReportSvalbard is an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, located about midway between Norway and the North Pole. Svalbard lies between 74° North and 81° North latitude. The climate is mild for the high latitude, this is because of the warm sea current that flows around the west coast...
2003 [April] Martin J Pitt
ReportThe North of Finland and its easy access to Varanger mean that this area of Europe has relatively simple access to some of the most specialised species on the European (and Western Palearctic) list. It has therefore become a firm favourite of the birder`s itinerary and many reports have concentrated on a trip in June or even later in the summer.
2003 [July] - F. Simpson - Arctic Norway
ReportThis report documents the sightings on a two week whistle-stop birding tour of Finland and north-eastern Norway from the Baltic Sea to the Arctic Ocean (and back) via the Central Lakeland, Oulu Province, Koillismaa Region, Lapland, Varangerfjord, Karelia and the South Coast. For the most part the notes are copied straight from my notebook and reflect the shorthand nature of observations written in the field...
2003 [June] John van der Woude
ReportLate May, early June seems to be the ideal time for a birding visit to northern Scandinavia. Wintering birds like Steller`s Eider are still present, summer birds like Red-flanked Bluetail and Rustic Bunting have arrived (early June); and residents like Gyr Falcon and owls have nestlings while others are defending their territories...
2004 [July] - Lutz Lücker
Report...The usual Arctic Divers near Höbäcken car park S of Hudiksvall. No Lesser white-fronted Geese there. They were to arrive 2 days later….First displaying Woodcock near Lycksele at 7 pm...
2004 [July] - Stephen Burch
ReportA business trip arranged at short notice to Trondeim gave me this opportunity for a follow-up to my earlier brief experiences of northern birding in Sweden in 2002...
2004 [March] - David Walker - Varanger Fjord, Northern Norway
ReportIn 1992 Birding World published a short article on winter birding in Northern Norway describing huge numbers of Steller`s and King Eiders along with Gyr Falcons and Brunnich`s Guillemots, White-tailed Eagles and Siberian Tits. Since then I have harboured a desire to make such a trip but have always been under the impression that the costs would be prohibitive...
2005 [May] - Stephen Burch
ReportAnother business trip, this time to Bergen, gave me the chance to visit this site in central Norway within reasonable reach of Bergen. It is reputed to be good for both White-backed and Grey-headed Woodpecker...
2007 [August] - Chris Hall - Spitsbergen Cruise ~ Polar Bear Quest
ReportTaking to the Zodiacs, we drift past low cliffs, spotting white winged Glaucous Gulls, Puffins, hundreds of Brünnich’s Guillemots and just one Razorbill! On the slopes above the cliffs are Reindeer and Pink-footed Geese with downy grey goslings. Deeper into the bay is a flotilla of Barnacle Geese, steering themselves between small icebergs covered with Kittiwakes...
2007 [July] - Lutz Lücker
Report...cock Ptarmigan (Lagopède alpin) (Alpenschneehuhn) and a female Dotterel (Pluvier guignard) (Mornellregenpfeifer) in my study area, 2 Black-throated Divers (Plongeon arctique) (Prachttaucher) on the Lake at km 4 of the Batsfjord road with 2 LTS. In Bärbel's area we spot the PSP and another Dotterel (Pluvier guignard) (Mornellregenpfeifer). Still no nest...
2008 [August] - James Wakelin - Svalbard
ReportThe Arctic is one of the few places on our continent where one is still able to experience pristine wilderness. Only 500 miles from the North Pole, the islands in the Svalbard Archipelago were until recently a destination for expedition scientists rather than travelling wildlife enthusiasts...
2009 [May-June] - David Mason - Finland & Arctic Norway
ReportFinland has always been a destination high up on my wish list with the mouth-watering possibility of more lifers than most other European destinations. High costs relative to other similar trips, plus the potential for 24 hour birding has, in the past, left it on the back burner. With Amanda not really wanting to undertake a full-on birding trip, when our son Nick suggested he accompany me instead, the die was cast...
2010 [August] - Hans Schick
ReportAnnotated list with photos...
2010 [July] - Dave & Sammy Langlois
Report...First two rough leg buzzards hovering by the road soon after leaving Kirkenes, with red throated divers in the roadside lochs just outside the town. Fieldfares in the roadside trees. Willow warblers abundant and in full song. Hoodies everywhere...
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Birding Ecotours
Tour OperatorThe area around Varangerfjord in northern Norway offers a mixture of beautiful scenery and excellent birding. Steller’s Eider is one of Europe’s most sought-after species. Our trip takes place at a time of year when there are still good numbers of the Steller’s present, as well as the arrival of breeding species as winter fades away.
Birding Norway
Tour OperatorAre you visiting Norway for birding? Then you have come to the right place! Birding Norway is a brand new offer for those who don't want to waste any time searching for the best birding sites...
Birding Norway
Tour OperatorDin Tur offers the most authoritative and wide-ranging birding in Norway today. By choosing accommodation offered by us, you gain access to detailed maps and a pre-programmed GPS to guide you to the best birdwatching sites. In this way you may discover the most outstanding birding Norway has to offer all by yourself....
Birding Pal
InformationLocal birders willing to show visiting birdwatchers around their area...
Eirik Grønningsæter - Photographer & Guide
GuideI spend approximately 6 months outdoor each year, either going out by myself, or through my work as a field biologist where I conduct fieldwork for different research projects in different parts of the world. Thus also contributing to science, which I think is important and also hope to do through my photos, publications, talks and nature guiding...
Finnature
Tour OperatorFinnature offers travel arrangements and itinerary services for groups in Finland, Norway and Estonia, Highly trained English speaking birding guides, Brown Bear watching and photography opportunities, Wildlife and landscape photography tours and Wildlife photos and lectures...
Northern Birding - Terje Kolaas
Tour OperatorGuided tours with base close to Trondheim. Coast, fjords, boreal forrest and high mountain species. Day-trips, weekend-tours and target tours. Offers photo-hides for some of the scandinavian specialities....
Fugler.net
Mailing ListDiskusjons grupper - Her er det mulig å diskutere litt av hvert. Det kan være observasjoner, artsbestemming, ringmerking, turer og mye mer. Du kan spørre om hjelp om du lurer på noe. Tipse andre om ting. Eller bare komme med en mening. Bruk siden aktivt, det er deg den er til for! The site will soon have an English version.
Scandinavia
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Eddie Chapman - Birds & Birding in Norway
BlogHallo and a warm welcome to my blog "Birds and Bird Watching In Norway". As the title suggest the blog is about my day to day birding in this fantastic country, Norwegian birding news and other general information that will be of interest to birders, both in Norway and those planning to visit...
Oslo Birder
BlogI am an english birder who has lived in Oslo for the last 9 years. This blog will primarily record my birding around Oslo...
Birding on the Veranger Peninsula
WebsiteThe Varanger peninsula is located in the very northeast of Norway. The Arctic landscape is unique in mainland Europe, the geology is particularly interesting, and both flora and fauna have elements which are not found anywhere else in Fennoscandia...
Birds in Hordaland - Fugler i Hordaland
WebsiteCounty birding news, the best birding sites, galleries, mailing list, local rarities comittee and much more from Hordaland county on the western coast of Norway. Norwegian only...
Fuglenytt fra Hordaland - Norwegian Cyberbirding
WebsiteA very nicely presented site with excellent photos and observations...
Fugler (Birds)
WebsiteLooks like all sorts of goodies - mostly just in Norwegian.
Fugler.net
WebsiteLatest observations
Natural Born Birder
WebsiteIn 2006 I will start what seems to be a unique project within Norway - the daily systematic counting of migrating of seabirds as they head north up the Norwegian coast. At present there is no external funding whatsoever but I just had to do it anyway..... Most birders have thought about doing something like this - I am actually doing it. This website will present the the results...
NetNatur
WebsiteCatch all nature site.
Norway Outdoors - Bird Watching
WebsiteNorway is a great place to watch birds, with diverse species observable in locations that are among the most beautiful places in the world. It is well worth making a birding outing part of any trip to Norway...
Norwegian Birding Route
WebsiteThe Norwegian birding route has been created to cover a selection of regions in western Norway that are not only good for bird watching, but also offer a wide range of cultural experiences. To start with, you will be staying at holiday homes that are connected to farms. This way, you will get the chance to experience unique accommodation as well as meet the owners. They will only be to pleased to tell you about their local area...
Norwegian Gull Page
WebsiteAnother excellently presnted page - Lots of pictures of gulls in Norway. Different age, races, hybrids and so on...
Øygarden Birding
WebsiteNorwegian BLOG
Espen's Fugleside
Gallery...my bird pictures...
Gallery
GalleryExcellent material from Finnish photographer Juho ja Jukka Könönen and sons...
Gallery - Natur specialisten
GalleryBird photos from Norway and WP
Gallery - Norwegian Cyberbirding
GalleryLots of pictures of both rarities and more common birds from Norway.
Gallery - Uvanlige fugler i Norge - Gallery of Rare Birds in Norway
GalleryJust that… some [excellent for the most part] photographs of rarities that have turned up in Norway.
Photographer - Christain Tiller
GalleryDigital Images of Rare and Unusual Norwegian Birds...
Photographer - Eirik Grønningsæter
GalleryEirik Grønningsæter's excellent bird photos...
Photographer - Jonas Langbratens
GalleryPhotogallery - Her vil du finne bilder av fugler og øvrig natur. Har du noen tips/kommentarer eller spørsmål til siden, er det bare å ta kontakt med meg på.
Photographer - Per Holmen - Per’s Birding Pages
GalleryPer Holmen's Photos of birds of Southern Africa… Welcome to Per’s Birding Pages. On this site you will find a collection of my bird pictures and my trip reports in Southern Africa. There will also soon be a few birds posted from my home country Norway…
Photographer – Terje Kolaas
GalleryOver 500 Western Palearctic bird species - mainly from Scandinavia, besides Israel, UAE, Spain, Morocco, Croatia etc…
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