Interesting autumn with owls and large numbers of chiff chaffs (16.11.2011)
All mist nets were taken down on the 15th of November, and this marks the end of autumn season for the standardized mist netting and bird ringing at the observatory. The ringing totals for autumn season ends at 6624 birds distributed over 73 species. Autumn 2011 stands out as a record season for owls. It has also been a good year for raptors, and birds that are normally not caught in the mist nets have been ringed and logged at the observatory. We have also seen an unusual number of chiff chaffs and blue tits this season.
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Open day had many visitors (05.10.2011)
About 200-300 visitors came to Lista Bird Observatory last Sunday to participate in the open day. Together with the local division of the Norwegian Ornithological Society, we organized this event to mark the autumn migration of birds and EuroBirdwatch 2011. Bird ringing was demonstrated, we had a bird quiz and invited visitors to do bird watching together with knowledgeable ornithologists.
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Vinnere av natursti på søndag (03.10.2011)
Vi har trukket ut tre vinnere av de som hadde alle riktige svar på naturstien vår på søndag.
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Open day at the bird observatory (30.09.2011)
We organize Open Day at Lista Bird Observatory together with the Norwegian Ornithological Society on Sunday Oct 2nd, from 10 till 15.
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A record night for owls (18.09.2011)
A total of 48 Tengmalm's owls and 3 pygmy owls were ringed on Friday night.
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Grey-necked bunting at Lista - a new species for Norway! (12.08.2011)
The grey-necked bunting is a new species for Norway, and has only been observed 4-5 times previously in Northern Europe. It was first seen at Lista on Gunnarsmyra next to the bird observatory on the 10th of August, and is a great sensation for birders in Norway. Many will travel long distances to see the bird and take part in this rare experience.
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The two-barred crossbills are here again (03.08.2011)
The Lista lighthouse area is invaded by two-barred crossbills again. The first ones showed up toward the end of July, and per August 3rd, we have estimated that there are a few tens of individuals in the plantation. It is nine years since the last invasion.
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Live updates from the ringing room (22.07.2011)
Follow the ringing directly as birds get registered. In addition to seeing which birds are ringed here and now, you can also look at the numbers for other days, and how the different species are doing compared to the previous 20 years. The system updates every ten minutes. Take me there!
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