by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach The redshankThe redshank is best known for its long, thin, red legs. It can be a bit noisy, especially if you get too close to its eggs or chicks! It will shriek endlessly and fly in circles around intruders in order to distract them from its nest hidden...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach The common gullThe common gull is the smallest of the commoner Norwegian gulls. It is easily recognised by its silver-grey back and yellowish-green legs and bill. It used to be a common nesting bird along the Jæren coastline, but populations have...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach ShelduckIn the Jæren area, the shelduck was traditionally referred to as a goose. In spring it digs a horizontal nesting burrow just a few metres from the sea. In some coastal areas, the farmers used to help them build their burrows. It is a migratory...
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