This first winter male Masked Wagtail was found at Lista at the southwestern tip of Norway in November 2003. It wintered at the site, and disappeared during early April 2004. The personata subspecies (Masked Wagtail) breeds in Central-Asia, and normally winters at the Indian Peninsula. There is only one previous European record, from Cyprus in September 1966.
First winter male Masked Wagtail at Lista in Norway March 2004.
When these photos were taken, on 7 March 2004, it was feeding together with three Grey Wagtails, some Rock Pipits and one Water Pipit. They fed on insects at islands of sea tangle washed ashore on the sandy beaches. The most welcomed vagrant was acting aggressive towards Grey Wagtails, and did with several occations chase them away from its favourite patch.
Water Pipit is a rare bird in Norway as well, mainly occuring during late autumn and winter. This individual was about the 25th. Norwegian record of the species.
Water Pipit is a rare bird in Norway as well, mainly occuring during late autumn and winter. This individual was about the 25th. Norwegian record of the species.
Water Pipit at Lista in Norway March 2004.
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