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Stensparken

Oslo  >  Norway

Set on a hilltop with prime views over the city, this small, easily accessible urban park packs a punch of its own.

Aggiunto* da Jack Dhainaut
Ultimo aggiornamento 6 gennaio 2024

Descrizione

Stensparken is an easily accessible city park a stone's throw from Bislett Stadium. Despite its relatively small size and central location, over 60 species have been observed in and around the park to date. Though Stensparken is at its best during spring and autumn migration, it can be a fruitful place to bird at all times of year. It rewards an early start, preferably at the weekend, as the noise and hustle from the surrounding city are not conducive to birding.

Commonly seen birds which may interest visiting birders include Cesena (all year), Frosone (all year), Tordo sassello (spring and autumn) and Organetto (autumn-winter). Gulls—Gabbiano reale nordico and Gavina)—and corvids—Cornacchia grigia and Gazza—dominate the birdlife, while the flock of feral Piccione selvatico that sun themselves on the roof of the church may attract the attentions of Falco pellegrino and even Astore midwinter.

The upper part of Stensparken, called Blåsen, is not built up as a formal part of the park, but is left more unkempt - great for birds! At 81 metres above sea level, Blåsen is one of the highest points in the inner city, and there are fantastic views from here. Very occasionally, some migrants that are not associated with the inner city will turn up here, most notably Averla piccola in 2022.

Otherwise, Blåsen provides a vantage point to observe flyovers, and when conditions are right, for following migration. Stensparken is a great place to witness the passage of thousands of Oca zamperosee right over the city in early spring, and Oca selvatica and Cigno selvatico can also be noted heading north as winter slowly releases its grip. With favourable conditions in the autumn, large flocks of Peppola and Fringuello, as well as a steady stream of Pispola , can be seen and heard migrating south.

In the peak migration month of May, singing warblers make their presence felt. Luì grosso and Luì piccolo will move off as the season rolls on, but Capinera likely breeds in the park. While spring sees the greatest diversity of species, winter can provide good birding as well, with finches such as Ciuffolotto and, occasionally, Crociere comune moving in from the forests to spice up the usual crowd of Verdone , Cardellino and Lucherino .

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Accesso

Stensparken is easily accessible from the centre of Oslo on foot or by public transport. Trams and buses stop at Bislett, a local transport hub which is no more than a couple of minutes' walk from the park.

Start at the bottom of the park by Fagerborg Church, and make sure to check the spire closely, especially in wintry weather - if you're lucky, a Falco pellegrino may be sat there. Follow the paths around the park, looking and listening for finches, thrushes and tits, such as Merlo, Cardellino and Cinciarella.

At the very top of the park, a set of steps will lead you up to the navigation column on Blåsen, where you will have fantastic views over the city. Shyer species can be found in the scrub up here, and you'll be able to spot anything flying over with ease. In the autumn, look out for roving Cesena flocks that drop down to eat berries, perhaps with Beccofrusone in tow.

Terreno e habitat

Foresta , Prateria/pascolo , Città/paese

Caratteristiche dell’area

Roccioso , Collinoso

Percorso ad anello

Si

È utile un cannocchiale?

No

Buona stagione per il BW

Tutto l'anno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Primavera , Migrazione autunnale , Migrazione primaverile , Inverno

Percorso

Strada asfaltata , Sentiero ampio , Sentiero stretto

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

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