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We got married!
For little over a week now I am officially a married man! After months of planning, Ine & I flew to Manchester and said our vows. Now we are happily married!
It was so, so fun to have all our friends and family in one place. The weekend of the marriage was one of the best in my life. I am so grateful to have such special friends and family. Everything was perfect.
Now I am no longer a Cox, but a Vestengen-Cox.
Photos by Nick Malone Wedding Photography.
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Birding at Østensjøvannet
When I’m not staring at a computer screen, I like to stare at other things. Whether it’s gazing out of the window into the garden, or across a pond – I love to watch birds.
Despite having lived in Oslo for quite a few years, it was only this past Autumn that I made my way to Østensjøvannet – a freshwater lake outside of the city.
Østensjøvannet is home to one of the richest population of ducks and birds in Norway. Surprising, considering the immediate surroundings have a strange suburbia vibe. The area has been “developed” into something that feels more like a man-made nature reserve as opposed to a natural occurrence.
As we strolled around the outside of the lake, I snapped some photos of the birds we saw. The most visible birds were all waterfowl, but we also encountered a woodpecker too.
This Spring, I aim to return to Østensjøvannet on a more regular basis – armed with some binoculars and a keen eye. Records show sightings of over 200 different species of birds in the area. Until I return, I can share photos that I took on this outing.
Do you like bird watching? What are your favourite birds?
