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Varanger / Arctic Norway: Bird news from the accessible Arctic, provided by @Biotope_Tormod & @alcedowildlife
based in Varanger
Joined June 2012
Glossy Ibis / bronseibis i Kiberg, Varanger! Possibly 2nd bird ever in Finnmark (and approx 20 in Norway). Superb find this morning by Mia Karine, Kiberg (Vardø, outer Varanger fjord)
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And spring whispers are everywhere: 🦢 Whooper Swans 🪿 Greylag Geese ❄️ Snow Buntings Happy Easter to all—wishing you a bird-filled weekend! 🐣🌿 #HappyEaster #BirdRichWeekend #BirdingNorway
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Our awesome guide Boris spent the evening in a floating hide with our friends from 3birds 📸 Capturing Arctic magic up close—stay tuned for his shots! #BirdPhotography #3birds #NatureLovers #WildlifeMoments
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Out on the Barents Sea, we’re still seeing big flocks of Long-tailed Ducks, with some King Eiders mixed in. Gannets & Fulmars increasing daily 🌬️🪶 Spring migration is in full swing! #BarentsSea #LongTailedDuck #SpringMigration
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Even right in Vardø harbor, the sightings have been amazing: 🦆 Male King Eider 🐦 85 Common Eiders 🌸 Ross’s Gull is back! 🕊️ Glaucous Gulls still around! #Vardø #Birdwatching #KingEider #RossGull
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The past few days have brought both excitement and a bit of sadness. Hornøya Island had to close again 😔 but nature in the Varanger area never stops surprising us! 🌊🐦 #Hornøya #Varanger #BirdingNorway
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We are looking forward to meet you and show you the magical Arctic on our tours.
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Planning a Visit? 🏨❄️ 🚨 Bonus: The newly renovated Vardø Hotel As is ready to welcome you! Cozy up after your Arctic adventure. ✨ Will we see you this season? Drop a 🐧 or 🐋 in the replies! ⬇️ #NorwayTravel #Vardø
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Something Special is Coming! 🎭📸 Boris Belchev is working on the floating hide performance 3birds—get ready for something amazing! 🎬✨ Nature, art & adventure collide in the Arctic! Stay tuned. 👀 #Birdwatching #ArcticWildlife
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Whale Watching & Puffin Safaris are ON! 🐋🐧 Tours started Monday, and we’ve already spotted a Humpback whale + Harbour porpoises! 🌊💙 And just two days ago—the Puffins landed! 🐧🔥 Book now! ⬇️ #WildlifePhotography
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The Dream Team is Back in Vardø! 🎉🌊 We’ve only been back in Varanger for a week, but we’re already in full swing! Now, all we need are the Northern Lights, belugas, and orcas to complete the magic! 🤞✨ #DestinasjonVardø #VisitVaranger
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Finally the Birding Varanger Guide Book is back in stock! 4th edition; Over 200 pages with maps, aerial site photos, check lists and descriptions giving you the best advice to make the most of your arctic adventure. We ship internationally https://t.co/0Hlq0c9fGe
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Do you have any photos of your local spring signature birds? Drop them in the replies below! 👇 Let’s celebrate the return of spring together! 🌱 #BirdsOfTheNorth #WinterToSpring
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Check out these amazing photos of returning birds, captured by our local guide and partner, Kate Johanne Utsi 📸✨. So much beauty as spring approaches! #WildlifePhotography #SpringAwakening
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As winter fades, we start seeing species that migrated south returning to Varanger! 🐦 Waxwings, Bullfinches, and Snow Buntings are back! ❄️🐦 #Birdwatching #NatureLovers
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The last days of astronomical winter are here in the Northern Hemisphere! 🌸 A perfect time to smile and spot the first signs of spring! 🌞 #SpringIsComing #Varanger
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Post 3:📢 Huge shoutout to @BirgerKnudsen for the update on these incredible early arrivals! 🙌 Nature is showing us more unexpected surprises every day. Are we witnessing a shift in migration patterns? 🌍 Let us know your thoughts and sightings! 🐦 #Birds #MigrationPatterns
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Post 2:🌱 #Spring has come early in Varanger! Birds are arriving in January, which is way ahead of schedule. This unusual event could be another consequence of climate change. 🦅 Have you noticed any early arrivals of birds or wildlife in your area? Share your sightings below! 👇
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