Bird watching IN NORWAY

The county of Rogaland lies at Norway's south-western tip, with the North Sea washing it's shores. The Boknfjord dominates the northern part of the county, in the south you'll find one of the most fertile farmland in Norway - the coastal strip called Jæren. Behind Jæren barren hills stretch eastward. The name Rogaland means "the land of the Ryger". The Ryger tribe is believed to have settled there two thousand years ago. The meaning of the tribe name is uncertain. This is one of the best counties for bird watching in the country, with the island of Utsira and the combined area of Jæren providing some of the best birding localities in the west of Norway. The many lakes and marshes of this area, combined with a coastline, consisting of shallow sandy bays and rocky inlets provides food and shelter for the rich bird life that can be found throughout the year. Below you will find some of the latest observations from the county.

 

 

Rogaland