Øygarden 30 October 2006

In between errands a brief trip to Sæle produced at least 9 Blackcap munk gording themselves on elderberries. During an equally short visit...

Tjeldstø 29 October 2006

Plenty of thrushes moving through with a minimum of 1000 Fieldfare gråtrost seen. Other birds included a White-tailed Eagle havørn , a floc...

Skogsøy 21 October - Little Auk

Calm, but rather dull weather with a light easterly breeze seemed to be ideal conditions for migration and a couple of hours spent seawatchi...

Tjeldstø 20 October 2006

Little Auk alkekonge on Rotevatnet, Tjeldstø Highlight during a very brief walk was a Little Auk alkekonge that landed on one of the lake...

Øygarden 19 October 2006

Dark-bellied Brents østlig ringgås at Breivik Still frustratingly difficult finding time to get out and about - despite there obviously bei...

Herdlevær 14 October 2006

Brambling bjørkefink feeding on rowan berries An hour or so at Herdlevær was generally quiet but there were plenty of birds in some areas...

Tjeldstø 08 October 2006

Carrion Crow svartkråke Barn Swallow låvsvale A brief look around the reserve porduced very little of interest. A Carrion Crow svartkråke ...

Autumn 2006: While I've been away

There has been little coverage in Øygarden during the autumn and hence few reports, but there have been good birds seen in the area. The fol...