Arctic bird in trouble

An estimated 3,000 arctic birds have been blown off course and have ended up on dry land in the Oslo region. The guillemot or murre, needs water in order to take off.

Experts say the birds will die unless they are assisted in getting back to sea.
The birds have not been injured. They lie still on the ground, but this is because they are not able to take off. They are like jumbo jets, and need a long "runway" in order to get back on their wings.

I suggest the nearest highway..

Swans prevailed against the flood

A pair of swans who were fighting hard to save their nest from being swept away by rising floodwaters, have succeeded in saving their home, and in producing chicks as well.

The couple have impressed everyone by adding to their nest as the water rose, all the while keeping the "top floor" and eggs dry.
By the time the water stopped rising, they had added altogether 150 centimeters to the structure, and are still on top of it all, after the first three chicks are now hatched, and already paddling around the proud but watchful parents.

Herring gull (Larus argentatus)

The Herring Gull, Larus argentatus, is a large gull which breeds across North America, Europe and Asia. Some herring gulls, especially those resident in colder areas, migrate further south in winter, but many are permanent residents. Herring Gulls are also abundant around inland garbage dumps, and some have even adapted to life in inland cities.

Blue tit (Parus caeruleus)

Mr. or Miss Woody Woodpecker pay me a visit every afternoon