Birds And Birding In Norway

Last week I said that I hadn’t seen Common Redshank in Voss so far this year. Well that all changed on the 4/5 when I heard that familiar call at one of the local marshes. I also said that Northern Wheatear numbers were low compared with earlier years, but that too changed during week 19 with a good influx. Other than that week 19 was dominated by cold and rainy weather with heavy snow/sleet showers on the 6/5. Despite the poor weather, that was the day that produced the most interesting species that week with a Peregrine Falcon at Kvåle near Voss. Other than that things seem to be moving at a slow pace migration wise. I have spent most of my time checking for breeding woodpeckers. Four species so far this year, so I am happy with that. I have also spent some time taking (or trying to) take some decent photo’s, but believe me, it’s a lot harder that it seems. That being said I am happy with the above photo of the White Wagtail. By Sunday I could add another two species on to this year’s “Voss List” with both male Merlin and Greenshank.