Rain and fog

The weather has changed with blue skies and many minus degrees being replaced by cloud, fog, rain and temperatures up to 5C. This might result in the first wave to spring migrants coming soon but right now the result is very unpleasant conditions to be out both for birder and bird.

I was supposed to be guiding today but a forecast of heavy rain (although it has ended up being just drizzle) caused us to move it to tomorrow when fog is forecast…

I have little to report with just a roadside encounter with a couple of Moose worthy of mention.

young Moose (elg)

mum Moose

winter food consists of branches

I finally caught up with the overwintering Peregrines (vandrefalk) in Oslo. The white trails from their droppings show this is a favoured spot to rest and spot a Feral Pigeon meal

the Posten building which is the second highest in Oslo where the falcons were