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Beschrijving
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 Kramsvogel (all year), Appelvink (all year), Koperwiek (spring and autumn) and Barmsijs (autumn-winter). Gulls—Zilvermeeuw and Stormmeeuw)—and corvids—Bonte Kraai and Ekster—dominate the birdlife, while the flock of feral Rotsduif that sun themselves on the roof of the church may attract the attentions of Slechtvalk and even Havik 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 Grauwe Klauwier 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 Kleine Rietgans right over the city in early spring, and Grauwe Gans and Wilde Zwaan can also be noted heading north as winter slowly releases its grip. With favourable conditions in the autumn, large flocks of Keep and Vink, as well as a steady stream of Graspieper , can be seen and heard migrating south.
In the peak migration month of May, singing warblers make their presence felt. Fitis and Tjiftjaf will move off as the season rolls on, but Zwartkop likely breeds in the park. While spring sees the greatest diversity of species, winter can provide good birding as well, with finches such as Goudvink and, occasionally, Kruisbek moving in from the forests to spice up the usual crowd of Groenling , Putter and Sijs .
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Toegang
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 Slechtvalk may be sat there. Follow the paths around the park, looking and listening for finches, thrushes and tits, such as Merel, Putter and Pimpelmees.
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 Kramsvogel flocks that drop down to eat berries, perhaps with Pestvogel in tow.