Goshawks linger

I didn´t expect the Goshawks to keep visiting the feeding station in April but yes, they do. Daniel Andersson saw 2 birds and got this picture on this last sunday afternoon session in our hide!

Great Greys showing occasionally

Great Grey Owls are still a bit difficult to see, but a pair have been showing, even mating in public and several others have been heard so we believe in a strong season for these enigmatic birds. Göran Ljunggren got this picture the other day. See more of his excellent work on www.trut.se

Lynx on Goshawk

A Northern Lynx has been visiting the Birdsafarisweden Goshawk feeding station in the Black River Valley, central Sweden 4 times this week. Filmed by auto-cam. March 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvUdzVvIbPI&feature=youtu.be

Caspian Plover - a first for Sweden

Yesterday a Caspian Plover (Charadrius asiaticus) was found on Mörkö, Södermanland (roughly 60 km south of Stockholm). The bird was present throughout today as well feeding actively in the same field allowing views down to 25-30 meters. This is the first record in Sweden and only the day before yesterday one (same?) bird was seen in Finland. This Asian bird is very rare in Europe and one bird was also seen in Holland in january this year.

Hawk Owls linger

Even if spring have arrived to these latitudes, Northern Hawk owls - normally a winter visitor - seem to linger in the area. One bird was reported today. This one I photographed last week.

Goshawk premiere

On the premiere of the new hide for Goshawk photography, this beautiful adult bird came to feed in front of the hide for a good while. Erik Berg and Daniel Andersson got lucky.

Plenty of Waxwings

There are plenty of Waxwings around in the area right now. Wonderful birds! Some Pine Grosbeaks reported lately too.