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