Fugler i Norge i 2007 - Rapport fra Norsk faunakomité for fugl (NFKF)

THE NORWEGIAN BIRD REPORT 2007 a report on locally uncommon and scarce birds in Norway in 2007, by the Norwegian Bird Records Committee (NFKF)This report is based upon the annual reports produced by the various county rarities committees. For 2007 all the counties on the mainland are represented in the report, although Finnmark, Troms, Møre & Romsdal, Sogn & Fjordane, Rogaland, Vest-Agder, Telemark and Oppland counties did not publish own county reports. Svalbard archipelago and Jan Mayen did not contribute to this report. We believe this report reflects fairly well bird observations from Norway in 2007. Readers should take care to note the geographical or time delimitation of the records stated for the different species, as stated in codes immediately after the scientific name of the species. The Norwegian Birds Records Committee (NFKF) has published annual reports since 1991. The occurrence of Bewick's Swan Cygnus columbianus was much better than the two previous years, whereas the occurence of Lesser White-fronted Geese Anser erythropus at the traditional feeding and roosting site at Valdakmyra, Porsanger (FI) continued to be very low in springtime. However, the autumn occurrence was the best since 1995 in terms of total numbers. Bean Geese Anser fabalis and White-fronted Geese Anser albifrons had a very poor occurrence, while Bar-headed Geese Anser indicus had the fourth best occurrence since 1991. Mandarin Ducks Aix galericulata were observed in record high numbers. Smew Mergellus albellus had the third best occurence since 1991. Quail Coturnix coturnix occurred in very good numbers for the sixth year in succession and this year was the best since 2002. Yellow-billed Divers Gavia adamsii experienced the fourth best year since 1991. Manx Shearwaters Puffinus puffinus occurred in record high numbers. Many Rough-legged Buzzards Buteo lagopus were seen during the winter months. The Eurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo is a raptor that has occurred in high numbers in recent years, and 2007 was the second best year ever. The occurrence of Corncrakes Crex crex was the third best since 1991, while the occurrence of Avocets  Recurvirostra avosetta was the second poorest since 1991. Migrating Broad-billed Sandpipers Limicola falcinellus were recorded in record high numbers, and the occurrence of Black-tailed Godwits Limosa limosa was second best since 1991. Migrating Pomarine Skuas Stercorarius pomarinus were recorded in record high numbers. The occurrence of Little Gulls Larus minutus was good, and in recent years new breeding areas has been discovered, including in Hedmark county for the first time in 2007. The occurrence of Iceland Gulls Larus glaucoides was the third best since 1991. Brünnich's Guillemots Uria lomvia had a good occurrence and in late September a major influx of Razorbills Alca torda took place at inland locations in southeastern parts of the country. Four breeding pairs of Snowy Owls Bubo scandiacus were detected in Finnmark county, but only one single Great Grey Owl Strix nebulosa was observed. Wood Larks Lullula arborea  occurred in record high numbers and many individuals wintered in 2007. The occurrence of Richard's Pipits Anthus richardi was the third best since 1991, while the occurrence of migrating Red-throated Pipits Anthus cervinus and Yellow Wagtails Motacilla flava flavissima was very poor. Stonechats Saxicola torquata occurred in good numbers and the number of singing Common Grasshopper Warblers Locustella naevia and Marsh Warblers Acrocephalus palustris was the best ever. In January and February many Pine Grosbeaks Pinicola enucleator were recorded, and the annual occurrence was the best ever. Many Lapland Buntings Calcarius lapponicus were observed during the winter months. The occurence of Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana and Rustic Buntings Emberiza rustica continued the negative trend observed recent years

Fugler i Norge i 2006 - Rapport fra Norsk faunakomité for fugl (NFKF)

THE NORWEGIAN BIRD REPORT 2006 -  a report on locally uncommon and scarce birds in Norway in 2006, by the Norwegian Birds Records Committee (NFKF) The basis of this report is the annual reports produced by the county rarities committees. For 2006 all the counties on the mainland are represented in the report, although Finnmark, Troms, Sogn & Fjordane, Rogaland, Vest-Agder and Oppland counties did not publish own county reports. Svalbard archipelago and Jan Mayen did not contribute to this report. We believe this report reflects fairly well observations from Norway in 2006. Readers should take care to note the geographical or time delimitation of the records stated for the different species, as stated in codes immediately after the scientific name of the species. Letters in the tables stated in the beginning of the review of the different species should not be cited as real occurrences. The Norwegian Birds Records Committee (NFKF) has been publishing annual reports since 1991. The occurrence of Bewick’s Swan Cygnus columbianus was the poorest in NFKFs history, and the occurence of Lesser White-fronted Geese Anser erythropus at the traditional feeding and roosting site Valdakmyra, Porsanger (FI) continued to be very low. Bean Geese Anser fabalis had a record high occurrence while Bar-headed Geese Anser indicus had the third best occurrence since 1991. Record high numbers of Dark-bellied Brent Geese Branta bernicla bernicla were observed in southern parts of the Norway during the autumn. Gadwall Anas strepera have occurred in steadily increasing numbers in Norway in recent years, and 2006 was the third best year to date for this species. Garganey Anas quequedula occurred in record high number, while the occurrence of Smew Mergellus albellus was the second best since 1991. Quail Coturnix coturnix occurred in good numbers for the fifth year in succession. Yellow-billed Diver Gavia adamsii experienced the third best year since 1991. Many Rough-legged Buzzards Buteo lagopus were seen during the winter months. The Eurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo is a raptor that has occurred in high numbers in recent years, and 2006 was the best year ever. The occurrence of Corncrakes Crex crex wasthe poorest since 1998 and the occurrence of Avocets Recurvirostra avosetta was the second poorest since 1991. Jack Snipes Lymnocryptes minima were recorded in record high numbers during January to March and the number of spring migrating Great Snipes Gallinago media were record high. The occurrence of Little Gulls Larus minutus reached record high numbers while the occurrence of Sandwich Terns Sterna sandvicensis was very poor. In northern parts of its distribution range many Stock Doves Columba oenas were observed in 2006. Wood Larks Lullula arborea occurred in second best numbers since 1991. The negative trend relatedto migrating Horned Larks Eremophila alpestris was broken in 2006 and this year was the third best since 1991. Stonechats Saxicola torquata occurred in good numbers and eleven confirmed breeding pairs were recorded from the coastal areas of Sogn og Fjordane county. The number of singing Common Grasshopper Warblers Locustella naevia and Marsh Warblers Acrocephalus palustris was the third best since 1991. The occurrence of Yellow-browed Warblers Phylloscopus inornatus was the best ever recorded. The number of Golden Orioles Oriolus oriolus was very poor. The occurrence of Arctic Redpolls Carduelis hornemanni was the third best since 1991, and in late autumn a major influx of Pine Grosbeaks Pinicola enucleator took place in many parts of southern Norway. Many Lapland Buntings Calcarius lapponicus were observed during the winter months. The number of Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana continued to drop and Rustic Bunting Emberiza rustica was observed in record low numbers.THE NORWEGIAN BIRD REPORT 2006 -  a report on locally uncommon and scarce birds in Norway in 2006, by the Norwegian Birds Records Committee (NFKF) The basis of this report is the annual reports produced by the county rarities committees. For 2006 all the counties on the mainland are represented in the report, although Finnmark, Troms, Sogn & Fjordane, Rogaland, Vest-Agder and Oppland counties did not publish own county reports. Svalbard archipelago and Jan Mayen did not contribute to this report. We believe this report reflects fairly well observations from Norway in 2006. Readers should take care to note the geographical or time delimitation of the records stated for the different species, as stated in codes immediately after the scientific name of the species. Letters in the tables stated in the beginning of the review of the different species should not be cited as real occurrences. The Norwegian Birds Records Committee (NFKF) has been publishing annual reports since 1991. The occurrence of Bewick’s Swan Cygnus columbianus was the poorest in NFKFs history, and the occurence of Lesser White-fronted Geese Anser erythropus at the traditional feeding and roosting site Valdakmyra, Porsanger (FI) continued to be very low. Bean Geese Anser fabalis had a record high occurrence while Bar-headed Geese Anser indicus had the third best occurrence since 1991. Record high numbers of Dark-bellied Brent Geese Branta bernicla bernicla were observed in southern parts of the Norway during the autumn. Gadwall Anas strepera have occurred in steadily increasing numbers in Norway in recent years, and 2006 was the third best year to date for this species. Garganey Anas quequedula occurred in record high number, while the occurrence of Smew Mergellus albellus was the second best since 1991. Quail Coturnix coturnix occurred in good numbers for the fifth year in succession. Yellow-billed Diver Gavia adamsii experienced the third best year since 1991. Many Rough-legged Buzzards Buteo lagopus were seen during the winter months. The Eurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo is a raptor that has occurred in high numbers in recent years, and 2006 was the best year ever. The occurrence of Corncrakes Crex crex wasthe poorest since 1998 and the occurrence of Avocets Recurvirostra avosetta was the second poorest since 1991. Jack Snipes Lymnocryptes minima were recorded in record high numbers during January to March and the number of spring migrating Great Snipes Gallinago media were record high. The occurrence of Little Gulls Larus minutus reached record high numbers while the occurrence of Sandwich Terns Sterna sandvicensis was very poor. In northern parts of its distribution range many Stock Doves Columba oenas were observed in 2006. Wood Larks Lullula arborea occurred in second best numbers since 1991. The negative trend relatedto migrating Horned Larks Eremophila alpestris was broken in 2006 and this year was the third best since 1991. Stonechats Saxicola torquata occurred in good numbers and eleven confirmed breeding pairs were recorded from the coastal areas of Sogn og Fjordane county. The number of singing Common Grasshopper Warblers Locustella naevia and Marsh Warblers Acrocephalus palustris was the third best since 1991. The occurrence of Yellow-browed Warblers Phylloscopus inornatus was the best ever recorded. The number of Golden Orioles Oriolus oriolus was very poor. The occurrence of Arctic Redpolls Carduelis hornemanni was the third best since 1991, and in late autumn a major influx of Pine Grosbeaks Pinicola enucleator took place in many parts of southern Norway. Many Lapland Buntings Calcarius lapponicus were observed during the winter months. The number of Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana continued to drop and Rustic Bunting Emberiza rustica was observed in record low numbers

Ornitologisk rapport fra Eidsbotn og Levangersundet, med bestandsendringer fra 1996 til 2015

Forrige omfattende telling av fugl i Ramsarområdet Eidsbotn ble gjennomført i 1995-1996. På grunn av at naturen endres over tid, og foreliggende planer om å utnytte Eidsbotn og nære landområder til ulike menneskelige aktiviteter, var det igjen behov for tellinger av fuglebestandene. Registreringene ble gjennomført både i Eidsbotn og Levangersundet i 2015: to uker om vinteren, åtte uker om våren, en uke om sommeren i tillegg til registreringer av hekkende fugler, og seks tellinger om høsten. Resultatene ble sammenlignet med resultatene fra de samme ukenumrene i 1995-1996. I løpet av de 16 ukene vinter, vår og høst, gikk antall registrerte arter i Eidsbotn ned fra 39 i 1995-1996 til 32 i 2015. Av de mest tallrike artene, ble seks arter registrert i høyere antall i 2015 (grågås, gravand, krikkand, rødstilk, hettemåke og gråmåke), sju arter med omtrent samme antall (kortnebbgås, stokkand, horndykker, tjeld, storspove, fiskemåke og svartbak), mens hele 15 arter har hatt forholdsvis markert tilbakegang siden 1995-1996 (sangsvane, kanadagås, brunnakke, ærfugl, toppand, bergand, kvinand, siland, gråhegre, sandlo, vipe, myrsnipe, gluttsnipe, enkeltbekkasin og brushane). Av de sju artene som ble påvist hekkende i Eidsbotn og Levangersunder for 20 år siden, ble bare to registrert i 2015. Det var tjeld og fiskemåke, mens ærfugl, siland, sandlo, vipe og storspove ikke ble registrert som hekkefugler i 2015. Gravand hekket i 2015, men ble ikke registrert som hekkefugl i forrige periode. Data fra vintertellingene viser at antall overvintrende ærfugl i Eidsbotn og Levangersundet har variert en god del, har tatt seg opp siden bunnåret i 2011, og ligger nå på omtrent halvparten av antallene for 20 år siden.Fylkesmannen i Nord-Trøndela

Ornitologisk rapport fra Eidsbotn og Levangersundet, med bestandsendringer fra 1996 til 2015

Forrige omfattende telling av fugl i Ramsarområdet Eidsbotn ble gjennomført i 1995-1996. På grunn av at naturen endres over tid, og foreliggende planer om å utnytte Eidsbotn og nære landområder til ulike menneskelige aktiviteter, var det igjen behov for tellinger av fuglebestandene. Registreringene ble gjennomført både i Eidsbotn og Levangersundet i 2015: to uker om vinteren, åtte uker om våren, en uke om sommeren i tillegg til registreringer av hekkende fugler, og seks tellinger om høsten. Resultatene ble sammenlignet med resultatene fra de samme ukenumrene i 1995-1996. I løpet av de 16 ukene vinter, vår og høst, gikk antall registrerte arter i Eidsbotn ned fra 39 i 1995-1996 til 32 i 2015. Av de mest tallrike artene, ble seks arter registrert i høyere antall i 2015 (grågås, gravand, krikkand, rødstilk, hettemåke og gråmåke), sju arter med omtrent samme antall (kortnebbgås, stokkand, horndykker, tjeld, storspove, fiskemåke og svartbak), mens hele 15 arter har hatt forholdsvis markert tilbakegang siden 1995-1996 (sangsvane, kanadagås, brunnakke, ærfugl, toppand, bergand, kvinand, siland, gråhegre, sandlo, vipe, myrsnipe, gluttsnipe, enkeltbekkasin og brushane). Av de sju artene som ble påvist hekkende i Eidsbotn og Levangersunder for 20 år siden, ble bare to registrert i 2015. Det var tjeld og fiskemåke, mens ærfugl, siland, sandlo, vipe og storspove ikke ble registrert som hekkefugler i 2015. Gravand hekket i 2015, men ble ikke registrert som hekkefugl i forrige periode. Data fra vintertellingene viser at antall overvintrende ærfugl i Eidsbotn og Levangersundet har variert en god del, har tatt seg opp siden bunnåret i 2011, og ligger nå på omtrent halvparten av antallene for 20 år siden.Fylkesmannen i Nord-Trøndela

Fugler i Norge i 2005 - Rapport fra Norsk faunakomité for fugl (NFKF)

THE NORWEGIAN BIRD REPORT 2005 - a report on locally uncommon and scarce birds in Norway in 2005, by the Norwegian Birds Records Committee (NFKF) The basis of this report is the annual reports produced by the county rarities committees. For 2005 all the counties on the mainland contributed to the report, although Finnmark, Troms, Sogn & Fjordane, Rogaland and Vest-Agder counties did not publish own county reports. Svalbard archipelago and Jan Mayen did not contribute to this report. We believe this report reflects fairly well observations from Norway in 2005. Readers should take care to note the geographical or time delimitation of the records stated for the different species, as stated in codes immediately after the scientific name of the species. The Norwegian Birds Records Committee (NFKF) has been publishing annual reports since 1991. The occurrence of Bewick’s Swan Cygnus columbianus was the poorest in NFKFs history, and the occurence of Lesser White-fronted Geese Anser erythropus at the traditional feeding and roosting site at Valdakmyra, Porsanger (FI) continued to be very low. White-fronted Geese Anser albifrons were seen in poor numbers, while Bar-headed Geese Anser indicus were seen in record high numbers. Mandarin Ducks Aix galericulata occurred in high numbers. Gadwalls Anas strepera have occurred in steadily increasing numbers in Norway in recent years, and 2005 was the best year to date for this species. Garganeys Anas qurquedula had a poor year. Quail Coturnix coturnix occurred in good numbers for the fourth year in succession. Yellow-billed Divers Gavia adamsii experienced the second best year since 1991. Due to favourable weather conditions in late August both Sooty Shearwaters Puffinus griseus and Manx Shearwaters Puffinus puffinus occurred in record high numbers. Many Rough-legged Buzzards Buteo lagopus were seen during the winter months. The Eurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo is a raptor that has occurred in high numbers in recent years, and 2005 was the third best year ever. The occurrence of Avocets Recurvirostra avosetta was very poor. Several shorebirds, such as Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula, Northern Lapwings Vanellus vanellus, Sanderlings Calidris alba and Bar-tailed Godwits Limosa lapponica were reported in high numbers from mid-January following the winter storm «Inga». The number of migrating Broad-billed Sandpipers Limicola falcinellus, Black-tailed Godwits Limosa limosa and Red-necked Phalaropes Phalaropus lobatus were the second best in NFKFs history. Migrating Pomarine Skuas Stercorarius pomarinus was seen in good numbers. Iceland Gulls Larus glaucoides occurred in record high numbers while the occurrence of Little Gulls Larus minutus and Glaucous Gulls Larus hyperboreus was the third best in NFKFs history. The occurrence of Black Terns Chlidonias niger was very poor. Wood Larks Lullula arborea occurred in record high numbers. The negative trend related to migrating Horned Larks Eremophila alpestris continued in 2005 and the last six years represent the six poorest years for this species. Red-throated Pipits Anthus cervinus had another poor year, while Richard’s Pipits Anthus richardi occured in record high numbers. The occurrence of Yellow Wagtails Motacilla flava flavissima was the poorest in NFKF’s history. Stonechats Saxicola torquata occurred in record high numbers and seventeen confirmed breeding pairs were recorded from coastal areas. The Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus is probably expanding significantly in the north of its distribution range. The number of singing Common Grasshopper Warblers Locustella naevia and the occurrence of Yellow-browed Warblers Phylloscopus inornatus was the best ever recorded. The number of Barred Warblers Sylvia nisoria was the second best in NFKF’s history. The number of Great Grey Shrikes Lanius excubitor was the highest ever recorded. Two-barred Crossbills Loxia leucoptera and Pine Grosbeaks Pinicola enucleator occurred in poor numbers. The Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana still has a negative trend and is disappearing from former breeding areas. The Rustic Bunting Emberiza rustica experienced the poorest year in NFKFs history, while the occurrence of Little Buntings Emberiza pusilla was the best ever recorded

Fugler i Norge 2000 - Rapport fra Norsk faunakomité for fugl (NFKF)

THE NORWEGIAN BIRD REPORT 2000 - a report on locally uncommon and scarce birds in Norway in 2000, by the Norwegian Bird Records Committee (NFKF)The basis of this report is the annual reports produced by the county rarities committees. For 2000 all the counties, with the exception of Finnmark and Sogn og Fjordane counties contributed to the report. Only limited information for some species was received from Troms. The Svalbard archipelago and Jan Mayen are not represented in this report. With the exception of the northernmost counties the report thus reflects fairly well the observations reported from Norway in 2000. Readers should take care to note the geographical and time delimitation of the records stated for the different species, as stated in codes immediately after the scientific name of the species. This report details records of locally uncommon and scarce birds only, and not national rarities. National rarity records are treated by the Norwegian Rare Bird Committee (NSKF) and are published separately (e.g. Mjølsnes et al. 2005). Notable observations in 2000 were influxes or higher numbers than usual of different species, such as Corncrake Crex crex, Spotted Crake Porzana porzana, Snowy Owl Nyctea scandiaca and Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros. New arrivals of Guillemot Uria aalge in the larger freshwater lakes in southern parts of Norway were notable. This influx follows the larger influx in 1997 from which birds still remain in these freshwater bodies. The growth of the recently established colonies of Cormorant of the subspecies sinensis continued, with 482 nests at Øra (ØF) (first confirmed breeding in 1997). The status of the colony at Orrevann (RO) in 2000 is unknown, but contained more than 100 nests in 1999 (first confirmed breeding with 6 nests in 1996). In addition many birds have been recorded from other freshwater sites in Southern Norway. The Norwegian population of Lesser White-fronted Goose (the last remaining wild population of this species in Europe) still lingers on, with 64 individuals recorded during spring migration. Breeding failure prevailed this year with only one pair with 2 juveniles recorded (compared to 17 successful breeding pairs in 1999). The partly introduced population of Barnacle Goose in the Oslofjord-area continued to increase (59 pairs in 1999). White-tailed Eagles also continued their range expansion in the southernmost regions, e.g. 5 birds recorded at Øra (ØF), where the last breeding record stems from 1882. The Peregrine also increases strongly in Norway, with now around 500 breeding pairs (up from a low of ca. 50 pairs in the 1950’s and 1960’s). The aid of playback of sound recordings has revealed more Water Rails during late autumn and winter thanhitherto known, suggesting that many birds migrate to the western coasts of Norway. The Corncrake had another good year with a new record of 131-137 individuals in 2000. The first wintering record of Common Crane from 2.1-12.3 at Jæren (RO) was notable and as with other species indicate that the climate is changing towards milder winters. Many new lekking sites of Great Snipe were also detected this year, and one unusual late record of a specimen at Østensjøvann, Ås (OA) was made 3.12. Woodcock also occurred in unusually high wintering numbers with 134 individuals. An influx of Iceland Gull was noted in the southern parts of Norway with 58 individuals, including one inland observation from Mjøsa (OP). One of the birds in Trondheim (ST) was a possible kumlieni. Readers should note that both Glaucous Gull and Iceland Gull are common and occur in larger numbers (hundreds) in the northernmost counties. An influx of Snowy Owl during the autumn was noted in all parts of the country, with 57-58 individuals. The trend towards milder winter climate has brought a significant increase in the breeding population of Grey Wagtail, and the numbers of wintering White Wagtail and Dunnock have increased. The numbers of White Wagtail subspecies yarrellii occurring during the summer months are steadily increasing. A spring influx of Stonechat brings back hope for a re-establishment of the western coast breeding population. The autumn migration of Yellow-browed Warbler resulted in a new national record in one year with 64 individuals. Also notable was a winter record of a Willow Warbler in December. Bearded Tits continued to occur in good numbers following the influx of 1999. The influx of Nutcrackers in 1995 helped establish a thriving breeding population outside their normal breeding areas in Norway (such as in ST), while the remnants of the influx of Two-barred Crossbill in 1996 finally seem to fade away. The Hawfinch is still spreading northwards and is now recorded more frequently, including as far north as TR

Fugler i Norge 2004 – Rapport fra Norsk faunakomite for fugl (NFKF)

THE NORWEGIAN BIRD REPORT 2004 - a report on locally uncommon and scarce birds in Norway in 2004, by the Norwegian Birds Records Committee (NFKF)The basis of this report is the annual reports produced by the county rarities committees. For 2004 all the counties contributed to the report, although Finnmark, Troms, Sogn & Fjordane, Rogaland and Vest-Agder counties did not publish own county reports. We believe this report reflects fairly well observations from Norway in 2004. Readers should take care to note the geographical or time delimitation of the records stated for the different species, as stated in codes immediately after the scientific name of the species. The Norwegian Birds Records Committee (NFKF) has been publishing annual reports since 1991. The occurrence of Bewick’s Swan Cygnus columbianus was one of the poorest in NFKFs history, and the occurence of Lesser White-fronted Geese Anser erythropus at the traditional feeding and roosting site Valdakmyra, Porsanger (FI) continued to be very low. White-fronted Geese Anser albifrons was seen in good numbers. Mandarin Ducks Aix galericulata occurredin record high numbers. Gadwalls Anas strepera have occurred in steadily increasing numbers in Norway in recent years, and 2004 was the second best year to date for this species. Quails Coturnix coturnix occurred in good numbers for the third year in succession. Yellowbilled Divers Gavia adamsii experienced the second best year since 1991. Leach’s Storm Petrel Oceanodroma leucorhoa was seen in record high numbers in Rogaland in September. Many Common Kestrels Falco tinnunculus were seen during the winter months. The Eurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo is a raptor that has occurred in high numbers in recent years, and 2004 was the second best year ever. The occurrence of Avocets Recurvirostra avosetta was the best ever in NFKFs history. Several shorebirds, such as European Golden Plovers Pluvialis apricaria, Northern Lapwings Vanellus vanellus, Great Knots Calidris canutus, SanderlingsCalidris alba and Woodcocks Scolopax rusticola wintered in low numbers. The number of migrating Broad-billed Sandpipers Limicola falcinellus was the second best in NFKFs history. Migrating Pomarine Skuas Stercorarius pomarinus and Long-tailed Skuas Stercorarius longicaudus were seen in good numbers, and the occurrence of Little Gulls Larus minutus was the second best in NFKFs history. Compared to the last three years, Glaucous Gulls Larus hyperboreus occurred in considerable lower numbers in 2004. Also the occurrence of Snowy Owls Bubo scandiaca and Great Grey Owls Strix nebulosa were very poor. The negative trend related to migrating Horned Larks Eremophila alpestris continued in 2004, and the last five years represent the five poorest years for this species. The occurrence of Red-throated Pipits Anthus cervinus was one of the poorest in NFKFs history, while Yellow Wagtails Motacilla flava flavissima and Pied Wagtails Motacilla alba yarrellii occurredin near record numbers. Many breeding attempts of Waxwings Bombycilla garrulus were recorded, especially in Nordland county. Stonechats Saxicola torquata occurred in record high numbers, and nine confirmed breeding pairs were recorded. The number of singing Common Grasshopper Warblers Locustella naevia was the highest ever recorded, and the number of Marsh Warblers Acrocephalus palustris and Redbreasted Flycatchers Ficedula parva continued to be high. Many breeding attempts of Red-backed Shrikes Lanius collurio were recorded in Rogaland county, and Great Grey Shrikes Lanius excubitor had another good year throughout the country. The Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus still show a marked increase in the north of its distribution range, especially in Nord- Trøndelag county. In November, the southernmost parts of Norway experienced a major influx of Pine Grosbeaks Pinicola enucleator producing record numbers in the history of NFKF. In October, Norway also had a major influx of Bullfinches Pyrrhula pyrrhula. These Bullfinches probably came from other parts of Europe than Fennoscandia. The Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana continued to occur in low numbers and the Rustic Bunting Emberiza rustica experienced the poorest year in NFKFs history. The occurrence of Little Buntings Emberiza pusilla was very good

Fugler i Norge 2003 – Rapport fras Norsk faunakomité for fugl (NFKF)

THE NORWEGIAN BIRD REPORT 2003 - a report on locally uncommon and scarce birds in Norway in 2003, by the Norwegian Bird Records Committee (NFKF) The basis of this report is the annual reports produced by the county rarities committees. All counties contributed to the report for 2003, although the Svalbard archipelago and Jan Mayen as well as Finnmark, Troms, Sogn & Fjordane and Vest-Agder counties did not publish own county reports. We believe this report reflects fairly well observations from Norway in 2003. Readers should take care to note the geographical or time delimitation of the records stated for the different species, as stated in codes immediately after the scientific name of the species. The Norwegian Bird Records Committee (NFKF) has published annual reports since 1991. The occurrence of Bewick’s Swan Cygnus columbianus was the best in NFKFs history, while the occurence of Lesser White-fronted Geese Anser erythropus at the traditional feeding and roosting site Valdakmyra, Porsanger (FI) continued to be low. One breeding pair of Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchus at Grindøya, Troms county was the first breeding attempt on the Norwegian mainland (excepting an attempt by a hybrid pair). Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus was seen in exceptionally good numbers. Gadwalls Anas strepera have occurred in steadily increasing numbers in Norway in recent years, and 2003 was the best year to date for this species. One breeding record of Smew Mergellus albellus from Vikna, Nord-Trøndelag county was the first breeding record in Norway outside Finnmark. The occurrence of Common Quail Coturnix coturnix and Corncrake Crex crex was the second best, while the occurrence of Spotted Crake Porzana porzana was the third best in NFKFs history. The Eurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo is a raptor that has occurred in high numbers in recent years, and 2003 was the best year ever. The occurrence of Avocets Recurvirostra avosetta and Black-tailed Godwits Limosa limosa was the best ever in NFKFs history, while the occurrence of migrating Broad-billed Sandpiper Limicola falcinellus was poor with only one individual during the autumn migration period. Migrating Pomarine Skuas Stercorarius pomarinus and Long-tailed Skuas Stercorarius longicaudus were seen in good numbers and the occurrence of Glaucous Gulls Larus hyperboreus was the best in NFKFs history. Also the occurrence of Little Gulls Larus minutus was very good, givingc the second best year ever. Turtle Doves Streptopelia turtur had a very good year during both spring and autumn, giving the best year in NFKFs history. The number of Hoopoes Upupa epops was the third best since 1991. The occurrences of Wood Larks Lullula arborea and Richard’s Pipits Anthus richardi was the third best, while the occurrence of Red-throated Pipits Anthus cervinus was very low. The number of Pied Wagtails Motacilla alba yarrellii, singing Grasshopper Warblers Locustella naevia, Yellow-browed Warblers Phylloscopus inornatus and Red-breasted Flycatchers Ficedula parva was the highest ever recorded, while Marsh Warbler Acrocephalus palustris, Barred Warblers Sylvia nisoria and Great Grey Shrikes Lanius excubitor experienced second best numbers since 1991. The number of Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus was the lowest ever recorded in NFKFs history. Two-barred Crossbills Loxia leucoptera continued to occur in good numbers after the autumn 2002 influx, but very few individuals remained after the summer. The Hawfinch Coccothraustes coccothraustes still show a marked increase in the north of its distribution range, especially in the Trøndelag counties. The Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana continued to occur in low numbers while the occurrence of Little Buntings Emberiza pusilla was the second best in NFKFs history

Fugler i Norge 2001 – Rapport fra Norsk faunakomité for fugl (NFKF)

THE NORWEGIAN BIRD REPORT 2001 - a report on locally uncommon and scarce birds in Norway in 2001, by the Norwegian Birds Records Committee (NFKF) The basis of this report is the annual reports produced by the county rarities committees. For 2001 all the counties contributed to the report, although the Svalbard archipelago and Jan Mayen as well as Finnmark, Troms and Sogn & Fjordane countiesdid not produce own county reports. With the exception of the northernmost counties the report thus reflects fairly well observations from Norway in 2001. Readers should take care to note the geographical or time delimitation of the records stated for the different species, as stated in codes immediately after the scientific name of the species. The Norwegian Birds Records Committee (NFKF) has been publishing annual reports since 1991. Bewick’s Swan Cygnus columbianus numbers were the lowest since 1991, and also the occurrence of Lesser White-fronted Geese Anser erythropus at the traditional feeding and roosting site Valdakmyra, Porsanger (FI) were particularly scarce this spring (lowest since 1993). However, this could partly be explained by early arrival at the breeding sites due to unusually early snow melting. Gadwalls Anas strepera have occurred in steadily increasing numbers in Norway in recent years, and 2001 was the best year to date for this species. The number of White-billed Divers Gavia adamsii was the highest reported since 1991. This species is probably a common winter guest from Nord-Trøndelag county and northwards. Manx Shearwaters Puffinus puffinus were also recorded in good numbers in 2001, the third best year since 1991. There was a further increase in numbers at the recently established colonies of Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo of the subspecies sinensis at Øra (ØF), where the first confirmed breeding was in 1997. White-tailed Eagles Haliaeetus albicilla have steadily increased in numbers and also expanded their breeding distribution southwards. Breeding is now documented in both Rogaland and Vest-Agder counties and a further expansion is expected. The Osprey Pandion haliaetus is another species that is steadily expanding its range in Norway. Avocets Recurvirostra avosetta, however, is now very unusual, with only one individual in 2001, a record low number. Several shorebirds, such as Northern Lapwings Vanellus vanellus, Great Knots Calidris canutus, Sanderlings Calidris alba, Jack Snipes Lymnocryptes minimus, Woodcocks Scolopax rusticola and Bar-tailed Godwits Limosa lapponica wintered in higher numbers than usual in 2001, probably due to winter temperatures above normal. Pomarine Skuas Stercorarius pomarinus occurred in record numbers in 2001, and also Long-tailed Skuas Stercorarius longicaudus were recorded in good numbers on migration. Furthermore, numbers of Iceland Gulls Larus glaucoides recorded were the highest since 1991, while Turtle Doves Streptopelia turtur experienced another poor year. Good numbers of Snowy Owls Bubo scandiaca were still present in 2001 after the record setting year of 2000. Kingfishers Alcedo atthis also had a good year with one breeding attempt recorded. The number of Hoopoes Upupa epops was the second best since 1991. The occurrences of Richard’s Pipits Anthus richardi, Barred Warblers Sylvia nisoria and Marsh Warblers Acrocephalus palustris were the highest ever recorded, and Red-throated Pipits Anthus cervinus showed another good year, equalling the record numbers of 2000. Blackcaps Sylvia atricapilla wintered in record numbers. Stonechats Saxicola torquata, Red-breasted Flycatchers Ficedula parva, Great Grey Shrikes Lanius excubitor and Arctic Redpolls Carduelis hornemanni all experienced second best numbers since 1991. However, traditional winter invasion species such as Pine Grosbeaks Pinicola enucleator and Two-barred Crossbills Loxia leucoptera appeared in low numbers in 2001. The Hawfinch Coccothraustes coccothraustes still shows a marked increase in the north of its distribution, especially in the Trøndelag counties, while the situation is not as bright for Ortolan Buntings Emberiza hortulana, which continues to decline in numbers and now are in danger of becoming lost as a member of the Norwegian avifauna

Population recovery of peregrine falcons in central Norway in the 4 decades since the DDT-ban

The breeding population of peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus) in Norway was almost exterminated by the early 1970’s. Long-term monitoring of breeding pairs has been conducted since 1976 up to present. Peregrine falcons were first established at breeding sites in coastal habitats, where they remained at stable low numbers until the early 1990’s. Starting around 2000, numbers began to increase steadily, and current numbers have now reached historical population levels from the pre-DDT era. We documented a range expansion with increasing numbers of peregrines nesting in the fjords and inland valleys. We found that once a territory was colonized, the probability that a territory remained occupied was high (S > 0.958). During early stages of population recovery, the transitional probabilities of becoming or remaining a breeding territory were high (ψN–B > 0.40, ψB–B > 0.65) but declined over time, especially in coastal habitats. Moreover, the productivity per nest has also decreased over time at sites in coastal habitats in the former stronghold of the population. The levels of environmental pollutants in eggs of the peregrines have dropped sharply over the last few decades, and contaminant levels now seem to be below critical levels. Eggshells were relatively thin throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, but have increased to almost normal levels during the last 2 decades. Reductions in levels of organochlorine pollutants, especially DDT, appear to have been the main factor in explaining the population recovery. The territory dynamics are consistent With density-dependence and the low breeding success of the coastal-breeding peregrines is believed to be caused by declining numbers of colonial seabirds and other prey species. Eggshell thickness ● Environmental pollutants ● Population model ● Population recovery ● Prey declineacceptedVersio