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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

Follow me on my continuous search for new species and my quest to photograph them in their natural habitats

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Rock Eagle-Owl

Rock Eagle-owl (Bubo bengalensis) @ Satpura National Park, India. Photo: Håvard Rosenlund

The rock eagle-owl (Bubo bengalensis), also known as the Indian eagle-owl, is a large, striking bird of prey native to the Indian subcontinent. It inhabits a range that extends across…

Ashy Drongo

Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus) @ Satpura National Park, India. Photo: Håvard Rosenlund

The ashy drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus) is a medium-sized passerine bird widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia, ranging from the Indian subcontinent to southern…

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Last visit: September 7, 2023

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Last wildlife visit: September 8, 2022

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Last visit: November 23, 2014

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Hello! I’m Håvard!

Born and raised in Norway, I’ve always loved wildlife and nature. Since early childhood I dreamt of Africa (The Lion King was definitely a strong influence). Through studying biology I eventually got to live my dream, by doing a Master’s degree on elephants in the Serengeti, Tanzania, and working a couple of years on a PhD project in South Africa. My time in Africa got me even more hooked on wildlife, and at the same time I discovered wildlife photography. I eventually ended up spending most of my free time trying to get the best shots of different animal species. I wasn’t great at it, but it was a lot of fun and it resulted in the creation of this very website.

The fixation on finding and photographing new species followed me back home to Norway. However, with most of the larger wildlife pretty hard to find I’ve had to focus most of my attention on birds. Still, with better equipment at hand, I am set to continue my quest to document all of the species I can, both in Norway and abroad, improve my skills as a photographer, and continue to write very nerdy, but hopefully entertaining and educational, articles. You are more than welcome to stick around for the ride!

Destinations

Here are some of the wildlife areas I've explored

Nordre Øyeren Nature Reserve

Last visit: March 28, 2024

Nordre Øyeren Nature Reserve is a large protected area encompassing the largest inland delta in Northern Europe. It is found on the north end of a lake called Øyeren, a bit east of Oslo...

Østensjøvannet

Last visit: February 24, 2024

Østensjøvannet is a large body of water found within the city of Oslo, the capital of Norway. It is located on the east side of the city. The area is used by many as a recreational...

Fornebu

Last visit: September 7, 2023

Fornebu is a peninsular area in the municipality of Bærum in Norway, just southwest of Oslo. To an outsider, this area may not seem like much in terms of wildlife viewing, as the area is...

Nittedal

Last wildlife visit: September 8, 2022

Nittedal is my hometown and where I grew up. It is really not a place known for its wildlife viewing, but I've done my fair share of it here. To not add it as one of my wildlife destinations...

Tembe Elephant Park

Last visit: November 23, 2014

Tembe Elephant Park is one of those unique and special places. This Big 5 park is situated far north in the province of KwaZulu-Natal and borders Mozambique. The whole park is an ecosystem...

Thanda Private Game Reserve

Last visit: April 27, 2014

Thanda Private Game Reserve, located in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, offers a luxurious and intimate safari experience. Established as a haven for wildlife and conservation...

Serengeti National Park

Last visit: July 2010

The Serengeti National Park, established in 1951, is the oldest national park in Tanzania and one of the world’s most iconic wildlife regions. Located in northern Tanzania and bordering...

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