Willow Tit - Granmeis
- Parus
montanus
Talltita
-
Fyrremejse
- Hömötiainen
Willow
Tits are not often seen in Øygarden and are very
much an
irruptive migrant. Usually only small numbers are seen but in October
2007 flocks of up to 20 individuals were seen at a number of locations
in the area; some of these birds remained in Øygarden
throughout
the winter. The species is a common resident in most of the mainland
nearby.
Although a common resident on the lower slopes of Gullfjell they are
not often seen higher up past the limit of the juniper scrub - except
when migrating with other species.
