Din Tur - Birdwatching and photo destinations

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5970513712258007712011-10-12T00:34:07.641+02:00Din Tur - Birdwatching and photo destinationsWith Din Tur AS you can discover several good destinations for birdwatching and nature photography in Norway. This blog will give you up-to-date information from our destinations. Read more on our web-site: http://bird.dintur.noTerje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.comBlogger321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-15224586779042501202011-04-27T10:11:00.009+02:002011-04-27T10:39:22.017+02:00Major Rodent populations all over central-Norway

We are entering the most busy period of the year for photographing and watching birds in Mid-Norway.Capercaillie and Black Grouse males have been lekking for weeks already, and the next days the lekking will culminate in the arrival of the females. 7 males are active on our lek site for Black Grouse near the Trondheimsfjord this season, and from our photo hides several photographers have produced

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-86030677673645728442011-01-17T13:29:00.003+01:002011-01-17T13:39:43.430+01:00Photograph Stellers and King Eider

stellers eider - kongsfjord - march 2010. Photo. Terje KolaasThe dark time of the north is close to its end, and very soon the low but glowing sun will shine over the Varanger fjord again. The first time with sun after the dark periode, is the best time to photograph two of the worlds most spectacular ducks - the Stellers Eider and the King Eider.Using our GPS and self-guiding system you can

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-65118296389419314422011-01-11T15:19:00.013+01:002011-01-11T19:18:42.637+01:00Golden Eagle, White-tailed Eagle and Goshawk at Trondheimsfjord!

Golden Eagle - Trondheimsfjord - Photo: Morten MørkvedOur hide near the Trondheimsfjord - only 35 minutes north of the Trondheim airport - continues to produce excellent photo opportunities. Our guest, Morten Mørkved, reports about all-day action with a minimum of 4 different Golden Eagles and 6-8 different White-tailed Eagle in one day (January the 5th). See some more of his photos on his blog

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-47448566552017051032011-01-04T11:16:00.005+01:002011-01-04T11:30:17.446+01:00Time for eagle photography!

White-tailed Eagle - Trondheimsfjord - December 31st 2010 - Halvor SørhuusWhite-tailed Eagles - Trondheimsfjord - December 23rd 2010 - Terje KolaasThe last weeks, our photo hides have been extraordinary productive for eagles. The hide near Trondheimsfjord are visited by four different Golden Eagles and minimum six White-tailed Eagles. January the 1st three Golden and four White-tailed Eagles were

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-15895931485230645052010-11-08T11:37:00.006+01:002010-11-14T15:13:18.265+01:00Rarities in Trondheimsfjord

Siberian Tit - Levanger - november the 7th 2010. Photo: Terje Kolaas / www.bird.dintur.noFor beeing november, the last weeks have been extra ordinary in the Trondheimsfjord-area. Since October the 19th a Stilt Sandpiper - a third for Norway - has been present only 5 minutes from the Trondheim Airport. The bird is still there.Stilt Sandpiper - Stjørdal - november 2010. Photo: Terje Kolaas /

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-52830347548707055232010-08-31T14:21:00.003+02:002010-09-02T13:02:38.246+02:00Photograph Pygmy Owl!

Photo: Terje Kolaas / www.bird.dintur.noOur Pygmy Owls near Trondheimsfjord bred also this year - in the same three-toed woodpecker hole as the 4 previous years. Photographers visiting the spot this summer were very pleased with the location, and this is why we now make the site availlable for all photographers.Photo: Terje Kolaas / www.bird.dintur.noPhoto: Terje Kolaas / www.bird.dintur.noRead

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-26567740173380124752010-06-13T22:01:00.008+02:002010-06-13T22:31:10.239+02:00Fantastic Ruff photos from Varanger

Ruff, Varanger, June 2010. Copyright: Christian Tiller / http://www.fuglebilder.no/ One of our guest, the norwegian bird photographer, Christian Tiller, has sent us these photos from a recent trip to Varanger. He reports of beautiful light, lots of birds and excellent photo opportunities. His photos confirm that, indeed!Ruff, Varanger, June 2010. Copyright: Christian Tiller / http://

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-15421189665532476482010-05-27T10:24:00.002+02:002010-05-27T10:28:14.169+02:00Pygmy Owl video from Trondheimsfjord

Watch a video of a feeding Pygmy Owl, photographed at Trondheimsfjord May the 25th, on youtube.Read more about birdwatching the Trondheimsfjord here

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-69769692243920794592010-05-25T13:23:00.004+02:002010-05-25T13:26:50.051+02:00Lekking Ruff in Varanger

Photo: Knut-Sverre HornOur guide in Varanger, Knut-Sverre Horn, reports that the Ruff already has gathered on their traditional lekking sites.Read more about destination Varanger or book a guided trip to the Ruff-lek here

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-24563317081955878952010-05-25T13:00:00.006+02:002010-05-25T13:10:42.715+02:00Din Tur on youtube

We have just started a small serie on youtube, presenting the birds of Norway. 15 species so far, but more will follow. Take a look here for the videos.

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-76408143224744533462010-05-12T13:52:00.004+02:002010-05-13T10:20:20.162+02:00MEGA on Jæren

An Egyptian Vulture - a mega rarity for Norway - has been present on Jæren the last week, and was last seen May the 10th.Migration is at its peak on Jæren now, and as usual this destination serves several rare birds for the country. Black Stork, Little Egret, Egyptian Vulture, Surf Scoter and Kumliens Iceland Gull are among the best ones.Read more and book your stay on Jæren here

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-10497520802339248822010-05-12T13:33:00.004+02:002010-05-12T13:50:12.614+02:00Excellent birding at Trondheimsfjord

Rough-legged Buzzard. Photo: Terje Kolaas/Din TurA few photos from the Trondheimsfjord. All photos from the last two weeks.Rodent situation is good, so Tengmalms, Pygmy and Northern Hawk Owls breed in good numbers. Grouses, such as Black Grouse, Capercaillie and Hazel grouse has been numberous this year, with daily counts of around 30 for Black Grouse and Capercaillie at certain

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-2061895040828990652010-05-03T10:57:00.002+02:002010-05-03T11:07:10.989+02:00Black Grouse lekking peaks near Trondheimsfjord

Copyright: Morten Mørkved / www.mortenmorkved.blogspot.comNorwegian photographer, Morten Mørkved, has spent a few successful mornings with us in the Black Grouse hides near the Trondheimsfjord. The Black Grouse started lekking already in late March, and this week we expect the females to arrive the site for mating. The males will lek app two weeks more.Copyright: Morten Mørkved /

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-49256662726956504572010-04-20T09:21:00.004+02:002010-04-20T09:29:29.686+02:00Pink-footed Geese in thousands

It looks like most of the Pink-footed Geese already have arrived the Trondheimsfjord. The fields, mud-flats and lakes are covered by feeding geese - getting ready for the long journey further north to Spitsbergen. Greylag, Bean Goose, White-fronted Goose, Barnacle Goose, Canada Goose and Bar-headed Goose can be found in the flocks as well - making this a Mekka for any bird watcher.Read more and

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-87275950846860695492010-04-17T21:45:00.003+02:002010-04-17T21:54:48.905+02:00Pine Martens are back

After beeing visiting the feeding site mostly at night the last months, the Pine Martens once again are regular at day at our photo hide near Molde.This excellent photo was taken by Terje Sylte April the 10th.Read more and book the photo hide here

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-68247946175241644822010-04-17T21:17:00.005+02:002010-04-17T21:57:22.912+02:00Spring has arrived Trondheimsfjord

Capercaillie displaying on a road near Trondheimsfjord. Photo: Terje Kolaas/bird.DinTur.noSpring is here, finally. Pink-footed Geese have arrived in thousands, the mud-flats along the fjord team with waders like Bar-tailed Godwit and Purple Sandpipers. Over 900 Long-tailed Ducks, 1000 Velvet Scoter and 3000 Common Eiders are feeding only 15 minutes away from the Trondheim Airport, and both King

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-42006399409337232602010-03-08T10:32:00.003+01:002010-03-08T10:38:20.824+01:00Golden Eagle at our Trondheimsfjord hide

Golden Eagle, Trondheimsfjord. Photo: Terje Kolaas / Din TurThe feeding season is at its end, but an unusal cold winter has given unusual results. White-tailed Eagles have been less frequent because of the frozen baits, but the last two weeks a Golden Eagle has been the king of the site. Let`s hope it will be back next year...Read more about this hide on our web-site.Golden Eagle, Trondheimsfjord

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-39648694037272184892010-03-08T10:16:00.006+01:002010-03-08T10:31:58.843+01:00Excellent for photo in Varanger

A dark winter is over, and know you have 11 hours of day-light in the Varanger-area. The jewels of the north, Stellers and King Eider, are easiest to photograph this time of year. Within a week, you will experience all kinds of weather and plenty of excellent photo opprtunities.Our GPS will help you find the best and most up-to-date spots for photographing. Check our web-site for more information

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-25708406159860231742009-12-12T17:46:00.003+01:002009-12-12T17:54:20.043+01:00New record at our raptor-hide near Molde

Photo: Terje SylteYesterday our raptor-hide near Molde had raptors on the bait constantly the whole day. The Golden Eagle came down even before sunrise, and besides of that - three adult Goshawks and 3 White-tailed Eagles visited the bait during the day.Read more about this photo hide, and book here......and check our new tour to this destination here.

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-22602277444759610082009-12-12T17:26:00.003+01:002009-12-12T17:37:24.607+01:00Good days on destination Lista

Photo: Terje Kolaas / Din TurParrot Crossbills, White-backed Woodpecker, good numbers of Slavonian Grebes, Great Northern Diver, and a female Ring-necked Duck are among the best sightings from our southernmost destination the last week.Read more about destination Lista and book your accomodation here

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-31863081191388263422009-12-12T17:15:00.003+01:002009-12-12T17:21:20.322+01:00Arctic Eiders in Varanger are back

Photo: Terje Kolaas / Din TurOur Varanger-guide, Knut-Sverre Horn, reports that the numbers of Stellers and King Eiders in Varanger are increasing. It is dark up there now, but from late January photography with proper shutter-speeds will be possible again.Read more about destination Varanger and book your accomodation here.

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-53614269316385999132009-12-12T17:07:00.003+01:002009-12-12T20:32:04.913+01:00Gyr Falcon still present at Trondheimsfjord

Photo: Terje Kolaas / Din TurThis winters surprise is a 2cy Gyr Falcon beeing unusual co-operative at Ørin Estuary near Verdal. The bird has been here since september, and is easy to spot perching on poles inside the industry area of Aker.Read more about destination Trondheimsfjord here.

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-90938347042918826952009-10-06T10:42:00.005+02:002009-10-06T11:23:04.471+02:00Pallas` Grasshopper, Lanceolated Warbler and Pechora Pipit on Utsira

Pallas Grasshopper Warbler. Photo: Morten Vang / www.artsobservasjoner.noGood days on Utsira lately. Two Lanceolated Warblers, a Pallas` Grasshopper Warbler and a Pechora Pipit have been observed on the Island the last three days.The standard Utsira-species such as Yellow-browed Warbler and Red-breasted Flycatcher are present as well.Read more about destination Utsira here

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-14384878618710077402009-10-05T10:31:00.004+02:002009-10-05T10:40:28.414+02:00Goshawks back in business

Photo: Terje Kolaas / Din TurOnly 24 hours after the bait was put out, the first Goshawk appeared our excellent feeding site for raptors near Molde. An adult female and a male visit the bait several times a day now, and the hide is ready for photographers from to day.The Pine Martens are still active close near by, so within a couple of days you can combine photographing these shy creatures in

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-64779124983614667402009-09-29T09:24:00.006+02:002009-09-29T20:01:32.834+02:00The Pink-footed armada has arrived

Photo: Terje Kolaas / Din TurThe Pink-footed armada from Spitsbergen has just arrived the inner parts of the Trondheimsfjord. Flocks up to 7000 birds roost and feed on plains and wetlands along the fjord, making birdwatching and photographing in the area a true joy.Along with the huge numbers of Pink-footed Geese, there are smaller numbers of Barnacle, White-fronted, Bean and Bar-headed

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-82474334067359296652009-09-29T08:47:00.003+02:002009-09-29T08:59:04.066+02:00Bad weather - still good for photo

Photo: Jan-Michael Breider / www.pbase.com/breiderThe swedish nature photographer, Jan-Michael Breider, have just spent two days in the Pine Marten hide."I`m very happy with the service from the guide and the hide. The first day with sun and blue sky the light was not good. The second day the weather was terrible but still a Marten male showed up for 20 minutes. This time the light was superb".

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-72892254906802188902009-09-08T08:59:00.005+02:002009-09-08T09:14:04.058+02:00Pine Martens still going strong

The Martens near Molde still make three-four visits to the feeding every day. Watch an excellent video from the site, made by photographer Per J. Næsje, here.Photo: Terje Kolaas / Din Tur

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-53409842551745808152009-08-24T09:10:00.006+02:002009-09-08T09:14:55.195+02:00Oriental Pratincole in Trondheimsfjorden!!

An Oriental Pratincole - a 1st for Norway and 7th for Europe - was discovered in Grilstadfjæra near Trondheim Saturday (August 23rd) afternoon, and was still present Sunday evening.Read more about Destination Trondheimsfjorden herePhoto: Terje Kolaas / Din Tur

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-36170480679529678592009-08-13T15:15:00.005+02:002009-08-21T08:45:59.392+02:00Four Pine Martens and two red squirrels at Molde

Photo: Terje Kolaas/Din TurStill very good action at our Pine Marten hide near Molde. Four Martens visit the spot several times per day, a female with two youngsters included. We still have a few places availlable for photographers, so do not hesitate booking a hide. Read more and book here

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-60175688558429441522009-08-02T10:19:00.009+02:002009-08-13T14:15:38.125+02:00Pine Martens very active at our pine marten hide

The pine martens close to Molde have been very active the last week. One of our guests had 8 visits within 3 hours last Thursday. Read more or book this hide here: http://bird.dintur.no/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=51&lang=noPhoto: Terje Kolaas/Din Tur

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-7766898772037464952009-07-16T14:29:00.005+02:002009-07-20T22:55:46.220+02:00The breeding peaks in Varanger

The breeding season is on its peak in Varanger. Arctic Warbler is still singing at Neiden, the White-tailed Eagle has youngs in the nests and the auks have youngs at Hornøya.No big rarities the last days, but waders gather in good numbers. This is the time for the biggest rarities in Varanger, so anything can show up anytime now.Read more about Varanger here.Photo: Terje Kolaas

Terje Kolaashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13574091697460699756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597051371225800771.post-11393163040095083182009-07-16T13:20:00.005+02:002009-07-20T22:55:22.380+02:00Great Snipe`s finnished their lekking

Photo: Terje KolaasThe Great Snipe season is just over. Between 25-30 males this year made it one of the best years ever on this site. The birds started around May 20th and were still lekking July the 1st. In writing moment the lek is over.Watch a video, made by one of our guests, and read more about our Great Snipe lek site here.

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