Eider Ducks (Somateria mollissima), Lille Torungen, Sørlendet, Norway

Eider ducks are the only common sea-duck species breeding in the archipelagos of Sørlandet. The Coastal Archipelago Park of the South Coast ("Sørlandet") of…

Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa) are flowering in the spring forest on Jomfruland, Sørlandet, Norway

The Coastal Archipelago Park of the South Coast ("Sørlandet") of Norway covers an area of the Skagerak coast between Grenland in Telemark and Lindesnes…

Tall ships visiting Arendal

Every summer various tall ships visit Arendal. They are a reminder of Arendal's maritime history. Due to tall oak trees growing in the hinterland…

Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus), Coastal Archipelago Park of the South Coast (“Sørlandet”) of Norway, Store Torungen

The Herring Gull is one of five breeding gull species on the coast of Sørlandet. It can be distinguished from the other light grey-backed…

Shrimp fishing, watched by UN Officials, Coastal Archipelago Park of the South Coast (“Sørlandet”) of Norway

Shrimp-fishing is a local tradition on the Sørland coast, from which a number of professional fishers can make their living. The local fishermen have…

Eider Duck (Somateria mollissima), male lifting up, Lille Torungen, Sørlendet, Norway

Eider ducks are the only common sea-duck species breeding in the archipelagos of Sørlandet. The Coastal Archipelago Park of the South Coast ("Sørlandet") of…

Fenno-Scandian Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus littoralis), Store Torungen, Sørlandet, Norway

The Fenno-Skandian Rock Pipit is endemic for Fenno-Scandia. Although a small grey bird, which most people will not recognize, it could be "marketed" as…

Coastal Archipelago Park of the South Coast (“Sørlandet”) of Norway, view from Store Torungen towards West

The Coastal Archipelago Park of the South Coast ("Sørlandet") of Norway covers an area of the Skagerak coast between Grenland in Telemark and Lindesnes…

Coastal Archipelago Park of the South Coast (“Sørlandet”) of Norway, Hvaler Islands

The Coastal Archipelago Park of the South Coast ("Sørlandet") of Norway covers an area of the Skagerak coast between Grenland in Telemark and Lindesnes…

Coastal Archipelago Park of the South Coast (“Sørlandet”) of Norway, Hvaler Islands

The Coastal Archipelago Park of the South Coast ("Sørlandet") of Norway covers an area of the Skagerak coast between Grenland in Telemark and Lindesnes…

Coastal Archipelago Park of the South Coast (“Sørlandet”) of Norway, Hvaler Islands

The Coastal Archipelago Park of the South Coast ("Sørlandet") of Norway covers an area of the Skagerak coast between Grenland in Telemark and Lindesnes…

Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus), Coastal Archipelago Park of the South Coast (“Sørlandet”) of Norway, Store Torungen

The Herring Gull is one of five breeding gull species on the coast of Sørlandet. It can be distinguished from the other light grey-backed…