Fornebu

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 quite urbanized. It used to be the place of the main airport for people entering and leaving Oslo, which shut down in 1998. Since then, the area has seen a rebuild, with lots of modern houses, flats and office buildings appearing across the peninsula. A large park, Nansenparken, was built at the very center of the area, and serves as a green haven for both people and wildlife alike. 

It is one of the areas with the highest diversity in both plant and animal species in Norway. During the time the airport was active, much of the natural coastline areas were left alone due to its close proximity to the airport. Thankfully, a lot of these areas have been left alone since, and a few nature reserves have been established to keep the unique flora and fauna of this area safe. The area is especially important for migrating birds, who frequently use Fornebu as a place to stop and rest before travelling further. There is also a beetle here, Meligethes norvegicus, which is found nowhere else in the world.