Photo of Dunlins, Naerlandstranden, Norway

Jæren

Famous for its sandy beaches, the coast of Jæren is flat compared to the rest of the Norwegian coast. Beaches such as Nærlandsstranden and Revtangen are important resting sites for shorebirds. The seaweeds on the beach provide food for the many waders.

Photo of a Curlew Sandpiper, Naerlandstranden, Norway
Curlew Sandpiper, Nærlandstranden
Photo of a Dunlin, Naerlandstranden, Norway
Dunlin, Nærlandstranden
Photo of Dunlins, Naerlandstranden, Norway
Dunlins, Nærlandstranden
Photo of a Goosander , Naerlandstranden, Norway
Goosander, Nærlandstranden
Photo of Naerlandstranden, Norway
Nærlandstranden
Photo of a Rock Pipit, Naerlandstranden, Norway
Rock Pipit, Nærlandstranden
Photo of a Sanderling, Revtangen, Norway
Sanderling, Revtangen
Photo of a Turnstone, Lyratangen, Norway
Turnstone, Lyratangen
Photo of Dunlins, Naerlandstranden, Norway
Dunlins, Nærlandstranden
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Kvassheim
Photo of a Dunlin, Naerlandstranden, Norway
Dunlin, Nærlandstranden
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