The first time I saw a rock ptarmigan up here on Magerøya, I stood still. Not because it was beautiful – but because it was there. Not because it needed permission to be – but because it simply was. And that was enough. The rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) is a bird of the grouse family […]
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Bird and wildlife
Since the spring of 2018, birds and wildlife have become a natural part of my photography. Quiet encounters in nature allow space for patience, details, and fleeting moments often lost in silence.
Bird Safari of Summer 2024
All my bird safari of summer 2024 was great and allowed me to test a new camera. I don’t drive buses as much as earlier year, but if you order a bird safari by North Cape Tours you can still end up with me as your driver. I don’t know how many trips I have […]
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AURORA BOREALIS
WHAT IS AURORA BOREALIS? If you’re ever near the North Pole (like North Cape), you may be in for a very special treat. Frequently there are beautiful light shows in the sky. These lights are called Aurora Borealis. Even though auroras are best seen at night, they are actually caused by the sun. The sun sends […]
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The beluga whale Hvaldimir
The beluga whale Hvaldimir Hvaldimir is a beluga whale that fishers near Hammerfest in northern Norway noticed in April 2019 wearing a camera harness; after being freed from the harness, the whale remained in the area and appeared to be used to humans. Seeks human contacts The beluga whale clearly seeks human contact and can […]
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Weasel at Magerøya
Weasel, at the island of Magerøya Weasel is a charm that can be found throughout all of Norway. The Weasel has a slim body with a length of about 30 cm and weight up to 250 grams. In addition, we must add about ten cm for the tail. The male is larger than the female. […]
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My bird photo collection
My bird photo collection from the area close to North Cape. These are some of the photos I have shot of birds during the year and uploaded to Flickr. These pictures are on Flicker and are not loaded from my website
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