The little bird, the white throated dipper is a very entertaining bird.
People who know the bird’s behaviour smile in recognition when one refers to the bird’s one-man show.
The white throated dipper is Norway’s national bird.
When winter is hard in Norway, the dipper flies on holiday in Denmark. Ornithologists will probably express it differently, but I like the idea that the bird keeps a well-deserved holiday in a mild climate.
Besides the current Norwegian name Fossekall; ‘Waterfall Call’, the dipper has many dialect names in Norway.
Among these are Elveprest; ‘River Priest’ and Kvemkall; ‘Mill Shell’.
The dipper has at least 70 different local names in Norway, and at least 50-60 are known from Sweden.
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You can read much more about the bird on Wikipedia and listen to its song.
HANNA'S WALK 
Hi Alen. You make me smile with that comment 🙂 The throated dipper is an ambassador for clean water in addition to its great entertainment value ❤
Where would we be without the dear old dipper? In a sad place, that’s where.
Alen
I enjoyed everything here today! I always do. However, this little bird has captured my heart. Norway has a wonderful national bird. I am happy he vacations in Denmark. 😀
Hope all is well! xo
Lovely to hear from you, Resa ❤
I would love to see the dipper by a Norwegian river. That must definitely be the most superior experience one might have 🙂 🙂
Happy days, Resa ❤
Happy Days to you, too!
I’m sure you will get to see the Dipper by a Norwegian river! 😀 ⭐
Thanks Resa ❤ 🙂
I can’t blame anyone for flying south for Winter, even if it’s only as far as Denmark! 🙂 Sensible little soul!
Jo, that’s exactly my thought. Last year he brought his friends with him. They were four. To my knowledge there are only two this year. Perhaps the others continued to Portugal ❤ 🙂
I hope so 🙂
Pretty bird! Looks like he doesnt care of the cold water!
Hi Indah. Good to hear from you. Yes, he is a marvellous little bird 🙂
Beautiful pictures. 🙂
Thanks a lot, John!!
Bonitas fotos con el azul de invierno. El pajarito espera confiado a la primavera que se acerca 😉
Gracias, Magnoliae. Sería asombroso volar junto con el dipper, cuando vuelva a Noruega 🙂
Un abrazo,
Hanna
wonderful gallery, I always enjoy your walks, Hanna
Thanks a lot, Mitza I’m always happy that you are with me ❤
Pretty bird! We have an American Dipper here in the US, and it is definitely fun to watch their antics in the rivers and streams. We hope to see your version some day in our future!
Thank you, Alison and Matt. I would love to watch the dipper in the spectacular Norwegian rivers. That would be outstanding.
PS I wouldn’t mind seeing the American Dipper either ❤ 🙂
All the best,
Hanna
Enternecedora imagen la del pájaro, es un valiente metiéndose en ese agua tan fría.
Absolutely stunning shots!!
All the best, Hanna.
Thank you so much, Isabel.
Norwegians love to bathe in the icy river. Maybe that’s why the bird is touted as the national bird ❤ 🙂
All the best,
Hanna
I love this little bird, and always enjoy seeing one in the Belgian Ardennes. It is so clever to walk on the bottom of a stream, don’t you think?
Hi Denzil. Yes I too think the dipper has amazing amphibious characteristics 🙂 🙂
I’m amazed at the bird’s ability to navigate in the strong currents.
All the best,
Hanna