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 alvéola-branca , Tentilhão-comum , Pintassilgo and melro. In addition, the ponds will hold various ducks and maybe also Galinha-d'água, Maçarico-das-rochas and Alvéola-cinzenta. Cisne-vulgar breeds here.
In winter, the ponds usually have open water, which is good for wintering ducks. Pato-real are of course abundant, while Pato-olho-d'ouro and Zarro-negrinha are usual guests. Marrequinha-comum and Piadeira also regularly winter here. Always check for rarer species, especially in late fall and early spring. Garça-real is also a common sight. Gulls also frequent the park during the winter months, due to people feeding the ducks. Wintering Guincho-comum and Gaivota-parda can be found, as well as rarer species. Both Gaivota-hiperbórea and Gaivota-polar have been reported from the park, and one Gaivota de Delaware was found here in the spring of 2001.
Follow Frognerelva south west to Skøyen and look for Melro-d'água 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.