Rate birdingplace Frognerparken
Description
In summer, Frognerparken is a good spot for the resident, urban species, like White Wagtail , Common Chaffinch , European Goldfinch and Blackbird. In addition, the ponds will hold various ducks and maybe also Eurasian Moorhen, Common Sandpiper and Grey Wagtail. Mute Swan breeds here.
In winter, the ponds usually have open water, which is good for wintering ducks. Mallard are of course abundant, while Common Goldeneye and Tufted Duck are usual guests. Common Teal and Eurasian Wigeon also regularly winter here. Always check for rarer species, especially in late fall and early spring. Grey Heron is also a common sight. Gulls also frequent the park during the winter months, due to people feeding the ducks. Wintering Black-headed Gull and Common Gull can be found, as well as rarer species. Both Glaucous Gull and Iceland Gull have been reported from the park, and one Ring-billed Gull was found here in the spring of 2001.
Follow Frognerelva south west to Skøyen and look for White-throated Dipper during winter.
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Access
Frognerparken is easily accessible by bus, tram and subway. Majorstuen is the closest hub, a mere five minute walk away. If you exit to the south west towards Skøyen, you will find both train, tram and bus to take you back to Oslo. Driving is not recommended, as parking may be difficult and expensive.
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