 The robin is a very different bird in the US vs Europe. Common names of birds are tricky and often confusing. However, here are a few pictures of the robin as Europeans think of it. Enjoy. 
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 mountain of fungi A stump full of mushrooms. I expect an ID update from Don soon. And a pic of Daelivannet.  Lots of rain and lake level is high 
A particularly good bit of advise
And a geometric, as I haven't posted one for a while
Bonus, another church. Here is the Grønland Church.
 PIgeons having a feast Might be some pictures of sites around this area upcoming. But for now three bird pics. 
Young herring gull
So what's with that bill?
 I have just been informed that my church pics are not "notably interesting." Well, true to a point, as this blog does tend toward living things and not ornate brickwork. And those are not wall-hanger shots of the church.
However, I can not photograph a wonderful animal every day, and generally I like geometrics, brickwork and suchlike as well. This generally seems to keep most of my blog readers happy. HOWEVER, to make some folks even happier, I have put up a gallery of grasshoppers from Cambridge, Ohio in the US. This has required a bit of website architectural changes, which are not completely complete. However, you can view the gallery of grasshoppers by clicking HERE Enjoy  This great-looking brick church is called the Høvik Church (or Høvik Kirke in Norwegian). It is located just a few kilometers west of Oslo and can't be missed when driving by on the E18. This website covers some of the churches in this general area, And the text for Høvik says: "In 1891 it was decided to build a new church in the East of Bærum. After rough discussions about the location, it was an agreement to locate the new church in the plot in Høvik that was offered by wholesaler Frithjof Plahte. The construction of the church began in 1895, after drawings by the architect Henry Nissen. Høvik church was opened in 1898 and is built in red bricks, similar to Bryn church in Rykkinn. The church has a lively English-inspired Gothic Revival architecture, and forms a distinctive, asymmetrical design seen from the highway of E18." And two more photos for fun...    View from the north peak There are two peaks in this large reserve, the south and the north. I "think" the southern peak is more well-visited, as it is a classic climb (200 meters up or so) just a few miles from Oslo. The north peak is actually a bit higher in elevation, and somewhat easier to reach from the northside parking at Stein Gard. Today I did a through hike across both peaks with some friends. The lower parts were quite pleasant, but it was windy and snowing up on top. Even so, we spent a good bit of time on the top of each peak as the views are great and who wants to let a little wind and snow get in the way of a good time. Should put up some more pictures from this area soon, but other more pressing issues have come up this evening. Enjoy a pic from each peak for now. 
View from the south peak
Okay, I admit that this blog title is a bit provocative, and the pic of the day makes it seem like such was the case... 
But I just took advantage of some kids watching the fire's jack-o-lantern face and got this shot. It was not fearsome-looking to the eye, not even close, but I captured what I wanted with the camera for what looks like a nightmare inducing and provocative picture.
 Sunrise over Oslo The sunrise picture shows the beautiful morning today, plus there are a couple bird pics as well. The calf was just standing there eating hay and seemed worthy of a pic as well.  bullfinch high in a tree  a magpie  Nuthach on an almost empty feeder  A calf eating hay |
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