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Fredrikstad — Fru Rauer, Norwegian osprey nest
Fredrikstad - Fru Rauer - Norwegian Osprey #fiskeørn #ospreynest #osprey #fiskgjuse
🇳🇴 Østfold · Norway — Altitude 20 m
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This live camera follows a nest of ospreys, known in Norway as fiskgjuse, in the Østfold region of southeastern Norway. It is a good choice if you want to watch wild birds going about their day without leaving your screen. The page also shows local time and the current weather for Fredrikstad.
About Fredrikstad and its surroundings
Fredrikstad is an old fortified town at the mouth of the Glomma, the longest river in Norway, on the Oslofjord coast. The area mixes river delta, islands, forest and farmland, and the water is never far away. Ospreys are drawn to this kind of landscape, where shallow water and open sightlines give them good fishing grounds. The nest is part of a wider Norwegian effort to follow these fish hawks, which were once scarce in the country.
What to watch and when
The stream is listed as a nature camera, so the main subject is the birds and the nest itself. Activity tends to be highest in the early morning and in the evening, when adults bring fish back and tend the young. The best viewing period is generally late spring and summer, when the breeding season is in full swing. Weather can change the mood of the scene quickly, so check the conditions on the page before you watch.
Practical notes and nearby cameras
Norway has long, cool summers and cold, dark winters, so the warmest and brightest time for a visit to the coast is roughly June to August. Fredrikstad is reached easily by road and rail from Oslo. If you want to see more of the country, the nearby cameras at Tønsberg, Larvik, Drammen and Konglungen are all within about an hour's drive of this region, depending on traffic and route.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Fredrikstad now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast for Fredrikstad are shown in the weather block on this page. The figures update with the page, so check there before planning a trip or a watching session.
What time is it in Fredrikstad?
The local time for Fredrikstad appears in the time block on this page. It follows Norwegian local time, which is useful if you want to know whether the birds are likely to be active at the moment you are watching.
Where exactly is this camera?
The camera is in the Fredrikstad area of Østfold county in southeastern Norway. The map on this page marks the approximate position. Exact details of the nest location are not published.
When is the best time to watch the ospreys?
Early mornings and evenings are usually the most active periods, and the breeding season from late spring into summer tends to be the most interesting. Activity can vary with weather and the stage of the young birds.
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