Pied Avocet
Avosett
Recurvirostra avosetta

The Pied Avocet is a rare bird in Norway. Previously there was a few couples breeding at Jæren, but they disappeared during the late nineties. This spring has been good for the species, with more than 20 individuals seen since mid April. This bird was accompanied with another in Orreosen, Rogaland county 9 May 2004.