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Capercaillie71 · Friday 22nd June 2012, 18:51

Does anyone know if the Gyrfalcons have nested this year at Njupeskär watefall? I am likely to be visiting this area in 2-3 weeks time and wondered if there was any chance of seeing them? I can't find anything on google more recent than last year so I am assuming that they might not be there this year, but any info would be good. I'll probably visit the waterfall anyway.

Gavia Stellata · Monday 25th June 2012, 05:24

According to a Swedish facebook page they have nested there this year as well. There are three nestlings which are pretty big already now. I don't know then they are anticipated to leave the nest.

Capercaillie71 · Monday 25th June 2012, 09:02

Thanks for that. I know I am going to be there a bit late in the year to guarantee a sighting, but fingers crossed that the young may remain in the nest area for a little while yet! If not, I'll enjoy the scenery!

Enji · Monday 25th June 2012, 12:40

I went there two years ago around midsummer. The chicks were then about 6 weeks old, and I think they left the nest soon afterwards.
However, the area is incredibly beautiful and well worth visiting even if you don't see any falcons. The walk up to the watchpoint over the waterfall is easy and in the forest there you can find Siberian Jay and Three-toed Woodpecker with a bit of luck.

Capercaillie71 · Monday 25th June 2012, 12:46

Thanks Enji,

It is a family holiday so I will just have to take the birds as they come - anything that I don't usually see in Scotland will be a bonus! Certainly the waterfall looks very picturesque.

Tord · Thursday 5th July 2012, 07:01

Hi,

For what it's worth, oogling for recently updated pages, it seems the juveniles are still around. Here are some pictures taken the last days (July 3/4). There is also a link how to contact the photographer, he might provide more information and answer your questions.
/Tord

Capercaillie71 · Thursday 5th July 2012, 19:51

Thanks Tord

I'm in Stockholm at the moment - heading north tomorrow. The weather looks unsettled for the weekend so it might be Monday before I can get to Fulufjallet. We'll see what happens.

Capercaillie71 · Monday 16th July 2012, 21:33

Bad weather delayed my visit to Fulufjallet until 11 July. I have added a report of the whole trip, including how I got on with the Gyrfalcons, here:

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=235557

Enji · Tuesday 17th July 2012, 16:57

Glad to hear you got to see a Gyr! Great report! :-)

Friday 22nd June 2012, 18:51	#1
Capercaillie71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deeside, Aberdeenshire Posts: 3,056 My location	Fulufjället Gyrfalcon request for info Does anyone know if the Gyrfalcons have nested this year at Njupeskär watefall? I am likely to be visiting this area in 2-3 weeks time and wondered if there was any chance of seeing them? I can't find anything on google more recent than last year so I am assuming that they might not be there this year, but any info would be good. I'll probably visit the waterfall anyway.

Monday 25th June 2012, 12:40	#4
Enji Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Posts: 787 Blog Entries: 6 My location	I went there two years ago around midsummer. The chicks were then about 6 weeks old, and I think they left the nest soon afterwards. However, the area is incredibly beautiful and well worth visiting even if you don't see any falcons. The walk up to the watchpoint over the waterfall is easy and in the forest there you can find Siberian Jay and Three-toed Woodpecker with a bit of luck. __________________ Latest lifer: Great Bustard (Castro Verde, Portugal, April 4 2013)

Thursday 5th July 2012, 07:01	#6
Tord Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malmö, Sweden Posts: 1,105 My location	Hi, For what it's worth, oogling for recently updated pages, it seems the juveniles are still around. Here are some pictures taken the last days (July 3/4). There is also a link how to contact the photographer, he might provide more information and answer your questions. /Tord __________________ My Gallery on 500px Olympus E520, E620, E600, OMD-EM5, ZD 30-300, ZD 50-200 SWD, Sigma 50-500, Skywatcher ED80A 600mm, Canon S95, Nikon ED82A
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Enji Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Posts: 787 Blog Entries: 6 My location	Glad to hear you got to see a Gyr! Great report! :-) __________________ Latest lifer: Great Bustard (Castro Verde, Portugal, April 4 2013)

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Monday 25th June 2012, 05:24	#2
Gavia Stellata Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Stockholm Posts: 9	According to a Swedish facebook page they have nested there this year as well. There are three nestlings which are pretty big already now. I don't know then they are anticipated to leave the nest.

Monday 25th June 2012, 09:02	#3
Capercaillie71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deeside, Aberdeenshire Posts: 3,056 My location	Thanks for that. I know I am going to be there a bit late in the year to guarantee a sighting, but fingers crossed that the young may remain in the nest area for a little while yet! If not, I'll enjoy the scenery!

Monday 25th June 2012, 12:46	#5
Capercaillie71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deeside, Aberdeenshire Posts: 3,056 My location	Thanks Enji, It is a family holiday so I will just have to take the birds as they come - anything that I don't usually see in Scotland will be a bonus! Certainly the waterfall looks very picturesque.

Thursday 5th July 2012, 19:51	#7
Capercaillie71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deeside, Aberdeenshire Posts: 3,056 My location	Thanks Tord I'm in Stockholm at the moment - heading north tomorrow. The weather looks unsettled for the weekend so it might be Monday before I can get to Fulufjallet. We'll see what happens.

Monday 16th July 2012, 21:33	#8
Capercaillie71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deeside, Aberdeenshire Posts: 3,056 My location	Bad weather delayed my visit to Fulufjallet until 11 July. I have added a report of the whole trip, including how I got on with the Gyrfalcons, here: http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=235557

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