Willow
Grouse, or Willow Ptarmigan as they are now known as are not normally
very high on the list of species sought after by birders. However, this
may change as the species seems to be declining over much of Norway. I
used to see this species regularly on the Hardangervidda
but now see very few. In Engerdal I see small numbers here and there
both in summer and winter. Kvisleflået is one of tbe better
places to come into contact with this species.
Although Willow Ptarmigan have been reported from Gullfjell,
near Bergen, Norway I have yet to record this species at this locality
- Rock
Ptarmigan is much more regular
here.
