Nuttie eating nuts

11:th of September 2011
These 2 Nutcrackers had a go on both Cembra Pine cones and Hazelnuts.

Crane evening

10:th of September 2011
A first of several Crane evenings by Lake Fläcksjön is enjoyed.

Comma still flying

10:th of September 2011
It´s getting late for butterflies on this latitude but today a Comma is found by a south-facing forest track.

Great Grey Shrike

10:th of September 2011
A Great Grey Shrike (and lately even 2) have been resident for a couple of weeks in the Black River area, many times perched on the very same stick.

Migrating Lesser Whitefronts

16:th of September 2011
This is the flock of 25 Lesser White-fronted Geese that left Hjälstaviken westwards in a pure flock. 1 is outside the picture. Note the very short necks and tiny appearance.

Leeser White-front record

16:th of September 2011
We are impressed by the presence of no less than 71 Lesser White-fronted Geese today. It´s as far as I know a new record for the season and perhaps in total. A good 20 or more are juveniles so it´s a pretty and optimistic picture of the species´ comeback in Sweden that´s painted here. A few of them can be seen in the picture. Later a flock of 20 took height and flew west, perhaps continuing their migration.

Hazelhen surprise

31:st of August 2011
A Hazelgrouse male steps out on the path in front of us. A real bonus, since these birds are not always easy to see.