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The lapwing

The lapwing

Rear dunes The lapwingThe lapwing is symbolic of bird life in the Jæren area. Its arrival is a sure sign of the long-awaited coming of spring. Lapwings nest on the fields and on marshland, but their populations have declined dramatically since the 1980s. Photo: Roy...
The black-tailed godwit

The black-tailed godwit

Rear dunes The black-tailed godwitThe black-tailed godwit is a large, beautiful and rare wader that nests on the open agricultural landscapes at Reve. Photo: Roy...
The willow warbler

The willow warbler

Rear dunes The willow warblerThe song of the willow warbler brightens up the fir plantations. It is probably Norway’s most common...
The chaffinch

The chaffinch

Rear dunes The chaffinchThe chaffinch prefers deciduous or mixed woodlands. Its nest is a real work of art. The outside is covered in moss and lichens, and it is lined with hair and soft...
Yellowhammer

Yellowhammer

Rear dunes YellowhammerThe male yellowhammer has a vibrant yellow head and breast, and a golden-brown underside. It is a typical seed-eater and was once common in the agricultural Jæren landscapes. Its song is easy to remember – “a little bit of bread and no...