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[edit] Overview

This park, to the west of Lillehammer, is an extensive area of bogs and forests of pine, spruce and birch, dominated by the 1128m Ormtjernkampen mountain.

[edit] Birds

[edit] Notable Species

Birds found in the park include Willow Ptarmigan and Black Grouse, Western Capercaillie, Golden Plover, Common Snipe, Common Redshank and other waders in the boggy areas and various waterfowl around the lakes. Raptors include Northern Goshawk and Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Merlin and Rough-legged Buzzard.

[edit] Check-list

Birds you can see here include:

Northern Goshawk, Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Rough-legged Buzzard, Merlin, Willow Ptarmigan, Black Grouse, Western Capercaillie, Eurasian Golden Plover, Common Snipe, Common Redshank

[edit] Other Wildlife

Botanically this is an area of great variety with Solomon's Seal and Lily-of-the-Valley in the more sheltered parts, Yellow Mountain Saxifrage, Large White Buttercup and Blue Sowthistle in more exposed areas and Crowberry, Heather and Dwarf Birch at higher altitudes.

Elk, Red Deer and Roe Deer occur in the park as well as many rodents. These are preyed upon by Lynx, Red Fox, Mink, Pine Marten and Wolverine.

[edit] Site Information

[edit] History and Use

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[edit] Areas of Interest

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[edit] Access and Facilities

Situated about 50km west of Lillehammer and reached via Ormtjernsetrene, the park has unrestricted access.

[edit] Contact Details

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[edit] External Links

Go Norway: Ormtjernkampen National Park

Content and images originally posted by Steve