Friday 11 November 2022

European Stonechat at Borrevannet 10th November 2022

 An European Stonechat Saxicola rubicola had been reported from Borrevannet in Vestfold, Norway on 9th November and as this my local birding patch I decided to have a look for it next day. On arrival and not knowing exactly where it had been last seen I tried to contact the finder who unfortunately didn't answer his telephone. So, a rough guess was necessary, but it didn't take long before the stonechat was found low down in long grass, although at a very long distance and only a couple of documentation shots could be taken. The bird disappeared almost immediately but was found again while photographing Bohemian Waxwings in more suitable habitat almost an hour later - patience pays. A series of close images were secured before the bird suddenly flew off over the adjacent golf course and disappeared. The bird was obviously a male from its plumage colouration but from examination of the images it could be aged as a first-year bird.



European Stonechat Saxicola rubicola - Borrevannet, Vestfold, Norway 10/11-22

European Stonechat Saxicola rubicola - first year male, Vestfold, Norway 10/11-22

        

European Stonechat Saxicola rubicola - first year male, Borrevannet, Vestfold, Norway 10/11-22

European Stonechat Saxicola rubicola - first year male, Borrevannet, Vestfold, Norway 10/11-22


European Stonechat Saxicola rubicola - first year male, Borrevannet, Vestfold, Norway 10/11-22

European Stonechat Saxicola rubicola - first year male, Borrevannet, Vestfold, Norway 10/11-22



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