Gressløk | Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
Mange områder på Fyrsteileen er i år dekket av store og kraftige gressløkplanter etter en lang og fuktig vår og står nå i full blomst. Av ukjent årsak er det desverre ingen summing av humler og bier her i år, kun veldig sporadisk er det en humle eller bie. Hjemme på Svartskog ser jeg det […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
Steilene ser på avstand grønne og fristende ut for gressspisende fugler som hvitkinngjessene, men desverre er de innvadert av dominerende og svartelistete arter som vinterkarse (Barbarea vulgaris) og gravbergknapp (Phedimus spurius) som ikke er mat for denne gåsungen. Der det tiligere var gress har gravbergknappen overtatt fullstendig. Gjessene har derimot spist opp alt som er […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
For en liten gåseunge er dagene lange og til tider slitsomme, spesielt om de må stadig flykte fra spisestedene sine på grunn av mennesker og svømme over til neste øy, som i dette tilfellet er Fyrsteilene. Her kan de være i fred og med tryggheten kommer roen til å kunne legge seg nedpå som denne […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
Et trofast hvitkinngås hann som passer på sin partner i en eng av gressløk (Allium schoenoprasum) der blomstene er i ferd med å åpne seg. Ikke lenge siden var det gult som dominerte her på Fyrsteilene, fra blomstene til vinterkarsen (Barbarea vulgaris). Den høres slik ut: Aperture: ƒ/7.1 Camera: NIKON D5 Focal length: 800mm ISO: […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
Disse kom svømmende fra en av de andre øyene i håp om at Fyrsteilene har bedre matforhold enn der de kom fra. Med det solfylte, og for menneskene perfekte vær over lang tid, har solhungrige folk fordrevet fuglene fra sine redeplasser og forstyrret sårbare unger i å få i seg nødvendig mat. Heldigvis er Fyrsteilene […]
Steinskvett | Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)
Selv om Fyrsteilene mest forbindes med sjøfugl er det flere arter som hekker her som ikke er sjøbundne, og en av disse er steinskvetten. Det første bekjentskapet er kanskje de korte sangsnuttene, eller en fugl som sitter på bakken og vipper med stjerten et øyeblikk før den forsvinner. Steiskvetten gjør lite av seg, og kan […]
Tjeld | Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)
Det er flere par tjeld som hekker på Fyrsteilene, og der tjelden er er det umulig å ikke høre deres karakteristiske lyder. Når de har intense “dialoger” som her, er lydnivået på maksimum og man kan jo lure på hva det er de kommunisere for de har disse verbale rundene både som par men også […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
En hvitkinngås hann vokter over sine partner som ligger på egg i nærheten men som nå tar en liten matpause. En uke siden siste besøk her på Fyrsteilene, og blomstringen til vinterkarsen (Barbarea vulgaris) er nå snart på hell, men gir fremdeles en fantastisk ramme til alle fuglene som hekker her ute. Det er lenge […]
Fiskemåke | Mew gull (Larus canus)
Om fiskemåken lykkes med et kull vil den komme tilbake til samme plass neste år, og denne har funnet en uanselig plass på bakken i mellom gressløk (Allium schoenoprasum), strandløk (Allium vineale), Tiriltunge (Lotus corniculatus), gravbergknapp (Phedimus spurius) og vinterkarse (Barbarea vulgaris). Andre, mindre erfarne par har i trengselen valgt å lage rede bare noen […]
Fiskemåke | Mew gull (Larus canus)
En fiskemåke i et hav av vinterkarse (Barbarea vulgaris). Den står på kanten av et stup og litt opp fra karsene, for om den hadde gått litt nærmere meg ville den ha blitt borte i havet av gult. I år har den innvaderende vinterkarsen hatt perfekte forhold og vokst seg så store som de som […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
Å se Fyrsteilene irrende grønn og dekket i gul av vinterkarse (Barbarea vulgaris) er en sjelden og kortvarig glede fordi det knapt er jordsmonn her og det lille som er tørker ut så raskt i solrike dager. Men i år har det vært perfekte kår og plantene har fått utvikle seg til det fulle og […]
Ærfugl | Common eider (Somateria mollissima)
Det er virkelig ikke lett å se en ærfugl på reir! Om de ikke finner skjul i busker eller under overbygg er en fjellskrent et godt alternativ. Her er hun beskyttet for nordavinden og inntrengere, og kan nesten stupe rett ned i sjøen om hun vil. Denne fant ingen fjellvegg å skjule seg bak og […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
En rugende hvitkinngås har den beste tenkelige vakten, for hannen står standhaftig ved hennes side – døgnet rundt. Hun har her funnet sin plass ved en knaus med utsikt over fjorden og i le for nordavinden. Man kan jo lure på hvorfor denne arten har utviklet seg slik, når eksempelvis grågåshannen aldri holder vakt. Han […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
En hann holder utkikk for sin utkårede som ligger på reir. I motsetning til eksempelvis grågåsen holder hannen vakt under hele rugingen, og nåde den som kommer for nær! De ulike sjøfuglartene begynner hekkingen til ulike tider, og en som har lagt seg til tidlig har sett få andre rundt seg, men etterhvert som dagene […]
Ærfugl | Common eider (Somateria mollissima)
Her har ærfuglmor lagt seg til under et uthus – trygt for vær og vind, men nær der folk kommer i land. I motsetning til måker, som jo ikke er kamuflert, trykker ærfuglhunnen på redet og satser på at kamuflasjen virker. Hun forlater ikke redet før inntrennger er i ferd med å tråkke på henne, […]
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Gressløk | Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
Mange områder på Fyrsteileen er i år dekket av store og kraftige gressløkplanter etter en lang og fuktig vår og står nå i full blomst. Av ukjent årsak er det desverre ingen summing av humler og bier her i år, kun veldig sporadisk er det en humle eller bie. Hjemme på Svartskog ser jeg det […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
Steilene ser på avstand grønne og fristende ut for gressspisende fugler som hvitkinngjessene, men desverre er de innvadert av dominerende og svartelistete arter som vinterkarse (Barbarea vulgaris) og gravbergknapp (Phedimus spurius) som ikke er mat for denne gåsungen. Der det tiligere var gress har gravbergknappen overtatt fullstendig. Gjessene har derimot spist opp alt som er […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
For en liten gåseunge er dagene lange og til tider slitsomme, spesielt om de må stadig flykte fra spisestedene sine på grunn av mennesker og svømme over til neste øy, som i dette tilfellet er Fyrsteilene. Her kan de være i fred og med tryggheten kommer roen til å kunne legge seg nedpå som denne […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
Et trofast hvitkinngås hann som passer på sin partner i en eng av gressløk (Allium schoenoprasum) der blomstene er i ferd med å åpne seg. Ikke lenge siden var det gult som dominerte her på Fyrsteilene, fra blomstene til vinterkarsen (Barbarea vulgaris). Den høres slik ut: Aperture: ƒ/7.1 Camera: NIKON D5 Focal length: 800mm ISO: […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
Disse kom svømmende fra en av de andre øyene i håp om at Fyrsteilene har bedre matforhold enn der de kom fra. Med det solfylte, og for menneskene perfekte vær over lang tid, har solhungrige folk fordrevet fuglene fra sine redeplasser og forstyrret sårbare unger i å få i seg nødvendig mat. Heldigvis er Fyrsteilene […]
Steinskvett | Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)
Selv om Fyrsteilene mest forbindes med sjøfugl er det flere arter som hekker her som ikke er sjøbundne, og en av disse er steinskvetten. Det første bekjentskapet er kanskje de korte sangsnuttene, eller en fugl som sitter på bakken og vipper med stjerten et øyeblikk før den forsvinner. Steiskvetten gjør lite av seg, og kan […]
Tjeld | Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)
Det er flere par tjeld som hekker på Fyrsteilene, og der tjelden er er det umulig å ikke høre deres karakteristiske lyder. Når de har intense “dialoger” som her, er lydnivået på maksimum og man kan jo lure på hva det er de kommunisere for de har disse verbale rundene både som par men også […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
En hvitkinngås hann vokter over sine partner som ligger på egg i nærheten men som nå tar en liten matpause. En uke siden siste besøk her på Fyrsteilene, og blomstringen til vinterkarsen (Barbarea vulgaris) er nå snart på hell, men gir fremdeles en fantastisk ramme til alle fuglene som hekker her ute. Det er lenge […]
Fiskemåke | Mew gull (Larus canus)
Om fiskemåken lykkes med et kull vil den komme tilbake til samme plass neste år, og denne har funnet en uanselig plass på bakken i mellom gressløk (Allium schoenoprasum), strandløk (Allium vineale), Tiriltunge (Lotus corniculatus), gravbergknapp (Phedimus spurius) og vinterkarse (Barbarea vulgaris). Andre, mindre erfarne par har i trengselen valgt å lage rede bare noen […]
Fiskemåke | Mew gull (Larus canus)
En fiskemåke i et hav av vinterkarse (Barbarea vulgaris). Den står på kanten av et stup og litt opp fra karsene, for om den hadde gått litt nærmere meg ville den ha blitt borte i havet av gult. I år har den innvaderende vinterkarsen hatt perfekte forhold og vokst seg så store som de som […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
Å se Fyrsteilene irrende grønn og dekket i gul av vinterkarse (Barbarea vulgaris) er en sjelden og kortvarig glede fordi det knapt er jordsmonn her og det lille som er tørker ut så raskt i solrike dager. Men i år har det vært perfekte kår og plantene har fått utvikle seg til det fulle og […]
Ærfugl | Common eider (Somateria mollissima)
Det er virkelig ikke lett å se en ærfugl på reir! Om de ikke finner skjul i busker eller under overbygg er en fjellskrent et godt alternativ. Her er hun beskyttet for nordavinden og inntrengere, og kan nesten stupe rett ned i sjøen om hun vil. Denne fant ingen fjellvegg å skjule seg bak og […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
En rugende hvitkinngås har den beste tenkelige vakten, for hannen står standhaftig ved hennes side – døgnet rundt. Hun har her funnet sin plass ved en knaus med utsikt over fjorden og i le for nordavinden. Man kan jo lure på hvorfor denne arten har utviklet seg slik, når eksempelvis grågåshannen aldri holder vakt. Han […]
Hvitkinngås | Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis)
En hann holder utkikk for sin utkårede som ligger på reir. I motsetning til eksempelvis grågåsen holder hannen vakt under hele rugingen, og nåde den som kommer for nær! De ulike sjøfuglartene begynner hekkingen til ulike tider, og en som har lagt seg til tidlig har sett få andre rundt seg, men etterhvert som dagene […]
Ærfugl | Common eider (Somateria mollissima)
Her har ærfuglmor lagt seg til under et uthus – trygt for vær og vind, men nær der folk kommer i land. I motsetning til måker, som jo ikke er kamuflert, trykker ærfuglhunnen på redet og satser på at kamuflasjen virker. Hun forlater ikke redet før inntrennger er i ferd med å tråkke på henne, […]
Grågås | Greylag Goose (Anser anser)
Det er mange år siden en av naboene kom til meg å sa hun hadde sett en grågås legge seg til på toppen av et skjærerede. Jeg var jo en smule skeptisk og nevnte jo at den hekker på bakken. Ikke lenge etter fikk jeg bekreftet en rugende gåsemor minst 6 meter over bakken i […]
Blakiston’s Fish-Owl (Ketupa blakistoni)
This is the largest living species of owl found anywhere on Earth! It has a wingspan of up to 190 cm (6 ft 3 in), a total length of up to 72 cm (28 in) and weighing up to 4.6 kg (10.1 lb). It is endangered due to human activities like the cutting down of […]
Blakiston’s Fish-Owl (Ketupa blakistoni)
This is the largest living species of owl found anywhere on Earth! It has a wingspan of up to 190 cm (6 ft 3 in), a total length of up to 72 cm (28 in) and weighing up to 4.6 kg (10.1 lb). It is endangered due to human activities like the cutting down of […]
Blakiston’s Fish-Owl (Ketupa blakistoni)
This is the largest living species of owl found anywhere on Earth! It has a wingspan of up to 190 cm (6 ft 3 in), a total length of up to 72 cm (28 in) and weighing up to 4.6 kg (10.1 lb). It is endangered due to human activities like the cutting down of […]
Notsuke Peninsula
During my visits to Notsuke Peninsula I experienced, snow, blue sky, and a lot in between. This is shot when the wind was battering the landscape, making it very cold and unpleasant to stay outside for more than a few minutes at a time. Aperture: ƒ/6.3 Camera: NIKON D4S Focal length: 70mm ISO: 100 Shutter […]
Notsuke Peninsula
During my visits to Notsuke Peninsula I experienced, snow, blue sky, and a lot in between. This is shot when the wind was battering the landscape, making it very cold and unpleasant to stay outside for more than a few minutes at a time. Aperture: ƒ/6.3 Camera: NIKON D4S Focal length: 72mm ISO: 200 Shutter […]
Notsuke Peninsula
During my visits to Notsuke Peninsula I experienced, snow, blue sky, and a lot in between. This is shot when the wind was battering the landscape, making it very cold and unpleasant to stay outside for more than a few minutes at a time. Here you can see the snowdrift flowing over the boats and […]
Notsuke Peninsula
During my visits to Notsuke Peninsula I experienced, snow, blue sky, and a lot in between. This is shot when the wind was battering the landscape, making it very cold and unpleasant to stay outside for more than a few minutes at a time. Here you can see the snowdrift flowing over the boats and […]
Blue shed, Notsuke Peninsula
During my visits to Notsuke Peninsula I experienced, snow, blue sky, and a lot in between. This is shot when the wind was battering the landscape, making it very cold and unpleasant to stay outside for more than a few minutes at a time. The owners of this blue shed, my favorite building in Hokkaido, […]
Notsuke Peninsula
During my visits to Notsuke Peninsula I experienced, snow, blue sky, and a lot in between. This is shot when the wind was battering the landscape, making it very cold and unpleasant to stay outside for more than a few minutes at a time. Aperture: ƒ/6.3 Camera: NIKON D4S Focal length: 72mm ISO: 100 Shutter […]
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake, is the home of many whooper swans during the winter months as a small part of it never freezes over due to hot springs. The sand on the shore is hot to the touch in some places and and warm water pours up from deep underground in other places. This […]
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake, is the home of many whooper swans during the winter months as a small part of it never freezes over due to hot springs. The sand on the shore is hot to the touch in some places and and warm water pours up from deep underground in other places. This […]
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake, is the home of many whooper swans during the winter months as a small part of it never freezes over due to hot springs. The sand on the shore is hot to the touch in some places and and warm water pours up from deep underground in other places. This […]
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake, is the home of many whooper swans during the winter months as a small part of it never freezes over due to hot springs. The sand on the shore is hot to the touch in some places and and warm water pours up from deep underground in other places. This […]
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake, is the home of many whooper swans during the winter months as a small part of it never freezes over due to hot springs. The sand on the shore is hot to the touch in some places and and warm water pours up from deep underground in other places. This […]
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake, is the home of many whooper swans during the winter months as a small part of it never freezes over due to hot springs. The sand on the shore is hot to the touch in some places and and warm water pours up from deep underground in other places. This […]
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake, is the home of many whooper swans during the winter months as a small part of it never freezes over due to hot springs. The sand on the shore is hot to the touch in some places and and warm water pours up from deep underground in other places. This […]
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake, is the home of many whooper swans during the winter months as a small part of it never freezes over due to hot springs. The sand on the shore is hot to the touch in some places and and warm water pours up from deep underground in other places. This […]
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake, is the home of many whooper swans during the winter months as a small part of it never freezes over due to hot springs. The sand on the shore is hot to the touch in some places and and warm water pours up from deep underground in other places. This […]
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake, is the home of many whooper swans during the winter months as a small part of it never freezes over due to hot springs. The sand on the shore is hot to the touch in some places and and warm water pours up from deep underground in other places. This […]
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake, is the home of many whooper swans during the winter months as a small part of it never freezes over due to hot springs. The sand on the shore is hot to the touch in some places and and warm water pours up from deep underground in other places. This […]
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake, is the home of many whooper swans during the winter months as a small part of it never freezes over due to hot springs. The sand on the shore is hot to the touch in some places and and warm water pours up from deep underground in other places. This […]
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake, is the home of many whooper swans during the winter months as a small part of it never freezes over due to hot springs. The sand on the shore is hot to the touch in some places and and warm water pours up from deep underground in other places. This […]
Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
During the winter months male sika deer (bucks or stags) wander out to the coast, and in this case to the beautiful Notsuke Peninsula, seeking out the dense grasses and decidious bush growing here, but also the seaweeds and kelps washed ashore. Here you can get extremely close and intimate with these magnificent animals as […]
Steller’s Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
During the winter months the Steller’s sea-eagle follow their food source cod and pollock to the northern coast of Hokkaido. Where there’s fish also humans follow, and thus the fishery and wild stock of fish is supporting a large number of this species in winter, and in particular the months of February and March – […]
Steller’s Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
During the winter months the Steller’s sea-eagle follow their food source cod and pollock to the northern coast of Hokkaido. Where there’s fish also humans follow, and thus the fishery and wild stock of fish is supporting a large number of this species in winter, and in particular the months of February and March – […]
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
During winter the white-tailed eagles are found together with the visiting Steller’s sea eagles on the northern coast of Hokkaido. Here they feast on leftovers from the fishery and handouts from the many tourists coming here just for these magnificent eagle species. The white-tailed eagle is a very large eagle, and when seen together with […]
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
During winter the white-tailed eagles are found together with the visiting Steller’s sea eagles on the northern coast of Hokkaido. Here they feast on leftovers from the fishery and handouts from the many tourists coming here just for these magnificent eagle species. The white-tailed eagle is a very large eagle, and when seen together with […]
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
During winter the white-tailed eagles are found together with the visiting Steller’s sea eagles on the northern coast of Hokkaido. Here they feast on leftovers from the fishery and handouts from the many tourists coming here just for these magnificent eagle species. The white-tailed eagle is a very large eagle, and when seen together with […]
Steller’s Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
During the winter months the Steller’s sea-eagle follow their food source cod and pollock to the northern coast of Hokkaido. Where there’s fish also humans follow, and thus the fishery and wild stock of fish is supporting a large number of this species in winter, and in particular the months of February and March – […]
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
During winter the white-tailed eagles are found together with the visiting Steller’s sea eagles on the northern coast of Hokkaido. Here they feast on leftovers from the fishery and handouts from the many tourists coming here just for these magnificent eagle species. The white-tailed eagle is a very large eagle, and when seen together with […]
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
During winter the white-tailed eagles are found together with the visiting Steller’s sea eagles on the northern coast of Hokkaido. Here they feast on leftovers from the fishery and handouts from the many tourists coming here just for these magnificent eagle species. The white-tailed eagle is a very large eagle, and when seen together with […]
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
During winter the white-tailed eagles are found together with the visiting Steller’s sea eagles on the northern coast of Hokkaido. Here they feast on leftovers from the fishery and handouts from the many tourists coming here just for these magnificent eagle species. The white-tailed eagle is a very large eagle, and when seen together with […]
Steller’s Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
During the winter months the Steller’s sea-eagle follow their food source cod and pollock to the northern coast of Hokkaido. Where there’s fish also humans follow, and thus the fishery and wild stock of fish is supporting a large number of this species in winter, and in particular the months of February and March – […]
Steller’s Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
During the winter months the Steller’s sea-eagle follow their food source cod and pollock to the northern coast of Hokkaido. Where there’s fish also humans follow, and thus the fishery and wild stock of fish is supporting a large number of this species in winter, and in particular the months of February and March – […]
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
During winter the white-tailed eagles are found together with the visiting Steller’s sea eagles on the northern coast of Hokkaido. Here they feast on leftovers from the fishery and handouts from the many tourists coming here just for these magnificent eagle species. The white-tailed eagle is a very large eagle, and when seen together with […]
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
During winter the white-tailed eagles are found together with the visiting Steller’s sea eagles on the northern coast of Hokkaido. Here they feast on leftovers from the fishery and handouts from the many tourists coming here just for these magnificent eagle species. The white-tailed eagle is a very large eagle, and when seen together with […]
Blue shed, Notsuke Peninsula
The colors of the houses in Hokkaido are rather bland, dominated by beige, grey and off-white. Very different from what you encounter in the Norwegian country-side, where you’ll find buildings in bright red, blue, yellow and white. This blue shed was standing very much out in it’s unique color, which brings down the color of […]
Fishing net floats, Notsuke Peninsula
The colors of the houses in Hokkaido are rather bland, dominated by beige, grey and off-white. Very different from what you encounter in the Norwegian country-side, where you’ll find buildings in bright red, blue, yellow and white. I found only one shed, and these fishing net floats in bright colors. Here the daylight is coming […]
Fishing net floats, Notsuke Peninsula
The colors of the houses in Hokkaido are rather bland, dominated by beige, grey and off-white. Very different from what you encounter in the Norwegian country-side, where you’ll find buildings in bright red, blue, yellow and white. I found only one shed, and these fishing net floats in bright colors. Here the daylight is coming […]
Blue shed, Notsuke Peninsula
The colors of the houses in Hokkaido are rather bland, dominated by beige, grey and off-white. Very different from what you encounter in the Norwegian country-side, where you’ll find buildings in bright red, blue, yellow and white. This blue shed was standing very much out in it’s unique color, which brings down the color of […]
Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
During the winter months male sika deer (bucks or stags) wander out to the coast, and in this case to the beautiful Notsuke Peninsula, seeking out the dense grasses and decidious bush growing here, but also the seaweeds and kelps washed ashore. Here you can get extremely close and intimate with these magnificent animals as […]
Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
During the winter months male sika deer (bucks or stags) wander out to the coast, and in this case to the beautiful Notsuke Peninsula, seeking out the dense grasses and decidious bush growing here, but also the seaweeds and kelps washed ashore. Here you can get extremely close and intimate with these magnificent animals as […]
Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
During the winter months male sika deer (bucks or stags) wander out to the coast, and in this case to the beautiful Notsuke Peninsula, seeking out the dense grasses and decidious bush growing here, but also the seaweeds and kelps washed ashore. Here you can get extremely close and intimate with these magnificent animals as […]
Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
During the winter months male sika deer (bucks or stags) wander out to the coast, and in this case to the beautiful Notsuke Peninsula, seeking out the dense grasses and decidious bush growing here, but also the seaweeds and kelps washed ashore. Here you can get extremely close and intimate with these magnificent animals as […]
Blue shed, Notsuke Peninsula
Notsuke Peninsula is a beautiful stretch of open land and sea, with wetland on one side and pebbles and stones on the other side facing the Pacific. There is much wildlife here, and few buildings. During winter the wind and snow can be brutal, and any building must be able to stand against the storms. […]
Fishing net floats, Notsuke Peninsula
The colors of the houses in Hokkaido are rather bland, dominated by beige, grey and off-white. Very different from what you encounter in the Norwegian country-side, where you’ll find buildings in bright red, blue, yellow and white. I found only one shed, and these fishing net floats in bright colors. Aperture: ƒ/9 Camera: NIKON D4S […]
Hokkaido Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes ssp. schrencki)
I encountered several red foxes during my days in Hokkaido, but was surprised to see so many of them injured in various ways. One had a damaged front leg and was limping. Many had a tail with sores and little hair due to mites. These hairless-tailed foxes strangely enough had normal skin and fur on […]
Hokkaido Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes ssp. schrencki)
I encountered quite a few red foxes during my days in Hokkaido, but was surprised to see so many of them injured in various ways. One had a damaged front leg and was limping. Many had a tail with sores and little hair due to mites. These hairless-tailed foxes strangely enough had normal skin and […]
Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
During the winter months male sika deer (bucks or stags) wander out to the coast, and in this case to the beautiful Notsuke Peninsula, seeking out the dense grasses and decidious bush growing here, but also the seaweeds and kelps washed ashore. Here you can get extremely close and intimate with these magnificent animals as […]
Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
During the winter months male sika deer (bucks or stags) wander out to the coast, and in this case to the beautiful Notsuke Peninsula, seeking out the dense grasses and decidious bush growing here, but also the seaweeds and kelps washed ashore. Here you can get extremely close and intimate with these magnificent animals as […]
Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
During the winter months male sika deer (bucks or stags) wander out to the coast, and in this case to the beautiful Notsuke Peninsula, seeking out the dense grasses and decidious bush growing here, but also the seaweeds and kelps washed ashore. Here you can get extremely close and intimate with these magnificent animals as […]
Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
During the winter months male sika deer (bucks or stags) wander out to the coast, and in this case to the beautiful Notsuke Peninsula, seeking out the dense grasses and decidious bush growing here, but also the seaweeds and kelps washed ashore. Here you can get extremely close and intimate with these magnificent animals as […]
Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
I was deeply disturbed to see this amazing stag limping around in the snow with its right front leg trapped in a nylon rope stuck to his antler. I was uncertain as to how exhausted it was, so I stopped a car and pointed out to the situation and asked it they had a knife, […]
Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis)
Hokkaido is one of the very best places to see the endangered red-crowned crane. There are several stable roosting sites in rivers, and several feeding sites as well that they visit throughout the winter, and this is shot at one such location in Tsurui. With a wingspan of up to 250 cm (8 ft 2 […]
Hokkaido Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes ssp. schrencki)
I had quite a few red fox encounters in Hokkaido, and this one went straight through a group of red-crowned cranes. It was not in great shape as it limped, due to what seemed like an injury to its left front paw or leg. The cranes weren’t much disturbed by this omnivore, but did pay […]
Hokkaido Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes ssp. schrencki)
I had quite a few red fox encounters in Hokkaido, and this one is heading towards a group of red-crowned cranes. It was not in great shape as it limped, due to what seemed like an injury to its left front paw or leg. The cranes weren’t much disturbed by this omnivore, but did pay […]
Hokkaido Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes ssp. schrencki)
I had quite a few red fox encounters in Hokkaido, and this one is heading towards a group of red-crowned cranes. It was not in great shape as it limped, due to what seemed like an injury to its left front paw or leg. The cranes weren’t much disturbed by this omnivore, but did pay […]
Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis)
A very popular location in Hokkaido to watch red-crowned cranes roosting is Setsuri River from the Otowa Bridge. This is a long time favorite of both cranes and people alike, as the cranes feel safe here and come in a decent number, and humans get a beautiful view of the river, cranes and the surroundings. […]
Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis)
A very popular location in Hokkaido to watch red-crowned cranes roosting is Setsuri River from the Otowa Bridge. This is a long time favorite of both cranes and people alike, as the cranes feel safe here and come in a decent number, and humans get a beautiful view of the river, cranes and the surroundings. […]
Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
I had many encounters of sika deer in Hokkaido, and they were quite used to humans, so getting up close was quite easy, like this one just meters away in Kushiro-shitsugen National Park. Aperture: ƒ/5.6 Camera: NIKON D5 Focal length: 500mm ISO: 1100 Shutter speed: 1/1000 s
Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
I had many encounters of sika deer in Hokkaido, and they were quite used to humans, so getting up close was quite easy. Here three females are grazing in a frozen wetland by the Kushiro River in Kushiro-shitsugen National Park. Aperture: ƒ/7.1 Camera: NIKON D5 Focal length: 500mm ISO: 450 Shutter speed: 1/1000 s
Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis)
Hokkaido is one of the very best places to see the endangered red-crowned crane. There are several stable roosting sites in rivers, and several feeding sites as well that they visit throughout the winter, and this is shot at one such location in Tsurui. With a wingspan of up to 250 cm (8 ft 2 […]
Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis)
Hokkaido is one of the very best places to see the endangered red-crowned crane. There are several stable roosting sites in rivers, and several feeding sites as well that they visit throughout the winter, and this is shot at one such location in Tsurui. With a wingspan of up to 250 cm (8 ft 2 […]
Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)
As the name implies this species is endemic to Japan and exists nowhere else on earth. Just like most oft he other macaque species, the Japanese macaque is intelligent and opportunistic and will seize any opportunity humans offer by accident or intent. There are many monkey parks in Japan, where they are fed and provided […]
Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)
As the name implies this species is endemic to Japan and exists nowhere else on earth. Just like most oft he other macaque species, the Japanese macaque is intelligent and opportunistic and will seize any opportunity humans offer by accident or intent. There are many monkey parks in Japan, where they are fed and provided […]
Kongeørn | Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
Som de fleste gribber og rovfugler har kongeørnen et fantastisk blikk og kan se et dyrekadaver over store avstander. Det hjelper selvsagt med skvatringen fra ravner, skjærer og kråker, og kort tid etter at den første kongeørnen har landet ved et kadaver kommer fler. Og med det blir det kranglinger som her, når en sittende […]
Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus)
Rollers are found in Europe, Asia as well as in Africa and Australia, but not in the New World. It’s commonly seen throughout its range, often perched on its favorite spot as seen here. From this perch it will scan the ground for prey, and swoop in to catch them when spotted. It sounds like […]
Cape Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus ssp. pictus)
I had many incredible encounters with wild dogs during my stay in Okavango. One hunt went straight through the camp! Here you see a typical bonding behavior after a feeding. They made a kill the previous night, and at dawn I watched as they licked the last remains of the carcass accompanied with a wide […]
Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus)
A critically endangered species, and unsurprisingly the only one of the species I encountered during my time in Botswana. Last night’s kill by wild dogs has attracted this individual and other species of vulture and scavengers, and this hooded vulture was the only one of its kind. Decades ago it would have been alongside many […]
Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax)
Last night a group of wild dogs made a kill, and at dawn furry and feathered scavengers honed in on the leftovers. This eagle was waiting for the large vultures to scatter, so it could have its pickings. The dogs made a good job of cleaning up the kill, so not much was left. But […]
Black Kite (Milvus migrans)
Last night a group of wild dogs made a kill, and at dawn furry and feathered scavengers honed in on the leftovers. This kite was waiting for the large vultures to scatter, so it could have its pickings. The dogs made a good job of cleaning up the kill, so not much was left. But […]
White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus)
A critically endangered species, but surprisingly 5 of them gathered here. Lot less than in a healthy population, but it could have been just a single individual. Or none. I encountered very few of any species of vulture, and sadly this is all due to human activities like trophy hunting and religious excuses, poisoning of […]
Southern Lion (Panthera leo ssp. melanochaita)
Three linonesses of a pride of more than 10 quenching their thirst in one of few places left with water as the drought deepens with a seemingly never ending heatwave of 40c during day and barely a couple of hours before dawn with nearing pleasant temperatures. One of the lionesses was stung in the eye […]
Southern Serval (Leptailurus serval ssp. serval)
Following this beautiful southern server during its morning hunt was amazing. It did not pay much notice to my presence and I was therefore able to see its natural hunting behavior. Watching it pounce on its insect, reptile or rodent prey was as good as it gets. It was mostly strolling leisurely looking for opportunities, […]
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