Autumn in Lofoten

Even if autumn is the time of year when nature falls to rest, it is a lot going on. This is a compilation of photos from the Lofoten Islands last fall.

Many birds migrate trough the islands during fall.
Wren (Tryglodytes tryglodytes).
Gjerdesmett

A Dunnock (Prunella modulars) fades into the surroundings.
Jernspurv

The Lesser Whitetroath (Sylvia curruca) is a
rather uncommon guest in the islands.
Møller

Shorebirds follow the outer coastline of the islands during fall migration.
Ruff (Philomacus pugnax) (left) and Grey Plowers (Pluvialis squatarola).
Brushane (venstre) og tundralo

A flock of Dunlins (Calidris alpina) and Ruffs (Philomacus pugnax).
Myrsniper og brushaner

Black-tailed Godwits (Limosa limosa) feeding on the mudflats.
Svarthalespover

The Scarce Umber (Agriopis aurantiaria) is the beauty
among the late autumn moths.
Gul frostmåler

A Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) posing for the photographers.
Gråmåke

Young Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo).
Storskarv

When the hunting season starts, the Elk (Alces laces) is hard to approach.
Elg

Northern Hawk Owls (Surnia ulula) was quite numerous this fall.
Haukugle