Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapillus) roaming around in a remote garden in western Norway. This picture is shot with a handheld Nikon coolpix 4500, with no extensions at all, at a distance of about a meter or so!
This stunning Ovenbird, a first for Norway, was discovered by Frank Steinkjellå on October 25th. 2003, at Karmøy in Rogaland county. Being found during a week-end, the news initiated one of the largest twitches ever in Norway. The pointed tail feathers indicate a first-year bird. It was extremely confiding, probably because of poor condition. Anyway, it fed on the ground and gave breathtaking views when these photos were taken on the 26th.
Thrilled birders enjoying the Ovenbird. Note Hansemann with the telescope in the back. I don't think he got many views inside the scopes focus range this day...
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