NF Birds blog: Passing by

2011/04/12

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Salskrake - Mergellus albellus - Smew

NF Photo 110414 at Näsnaren

Ejder - Eider

NF Photo 100408 in Oxelösund

These birds are only resting for a few days before continuing further north. But I am happy as long as they stay.

BeaApril 12, 2011
Vackra sjöfåglar - gillar!
Ha det gott! /bea
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CarlettaApril 12, 2011
Love how you captured their wakes in the first one!
I don't believe I know that unique looking one in the last shot. They have some very lovely coloring.

Carletta@Round The Bend
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theconstantwalkerApril 12, 2011
Beautiful images.
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SondraApril 12, 2011
WOW is that a white merganser? Its awesome! Terrific photos.
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UnknownApril 12, 2011
Great shots!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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SpringmanApril 13, 2011
What lovely visitors. I'm so glad you could get the catch and share it! ;-)WBW
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eileeninmdApril 13, 2011
Great shots, I have always loved seeing the Eiders here.
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mickApril 13, 2011
Water and birds - just perfect!
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NatureFootstepApril 13, 2011
there are more shots of the Eider to be posted. :)

Carletta, that´s Eider, the birds they use to get pillow feathers from.
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NicoleApril 14, 2011
Wouldn't mind seeing those, they are fascinating!
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PatApril 15, 2011
Great shots of these beautiful ducks!
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