Rate birdingplace Frognerparken
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Frognerparken is perhaps best known for all the statues by Gustav Vigeland, but it's worth bringing your binoculars as well when you visit.
In summer, Frognerparken is a good spot for the resident, urban species, like Bergeronnette grise , Pinson des arbres , Chardonneret élégant and Merle noir. In addition, the ponds will hold various ducks and maybe also Gallinule poule-d'eau, Chevalier guignette and Bergeronnette des ruisseaux. Cygne tuberculé breeds here.
In winter, the ponds usually have open water, which is good for wintering ducks. Canard colvert are of course abundant, while Garrot à oeil d'or and Fuligule morillon are usual guests. Sarcelle d'hiver and Canard siffleur also regularly winter here. Always check for rarer species, especially in late fall and early spring. Héron cendré is also a common sight. Gulls also frequent the park during the winter months, due to people feeding the ducks. Wintering Mouette rieuse and Goéland cendré can be found, as well as rarer species. Both Goéland bourgmestre and Goéland à ailes blanches have been reported from the park, and one Goéland à bec cerclé was found here in the spring of 2001.
Follow Frognerelva south west to Skøyen and look for Cincle plongeur during winter.
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.