I've been back in Oslo for a few days including some guiding
before I again head to Beitostølen for more Oppland guiding although with snow and storm force winds forecast in the mountains I may have a challenging time.
My few days in Oslo have given some real highlights though. I
eventually found the Three-toed Woodpecker nest after hearing the calls of
young. The nest is only 1 m above the ground and I have walked within 10metres
of it on many occasions - it really is amazing how once birds get down to the
job of nest building and egg laying that they become so much harder to find.
The eggs have hatched in the Red-breasted Flycatcher nest I am
following (Norway's only breeding this year?) – a big post on these birds will
come later in the year.
Some other birds are having a late breeding season with Lapwings
still on eggs in Maridalen and Goshawks still on eggs (with another pair having
failed) perhaps suggesting they will not hatch as it is late in the season.
the nest only 1 metre above the ground |
female Three-toed Woodpecker |
the male with a bug |
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