Jorduggla - Asio flammeus - Short-eared Owl

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Jorduggla - Asio flammeus - Short-eared Owl

© NF Photo 160503, Stenta

I rarely see any owl so this was quite an experience. I spotted one but I heard there shall be three of them.

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Törnskata, hane - Lanius collurio - Red-backed Shrike

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 Male

 Female

Törnskata, hane - Lanius collurio - Red-backed Shrike

© NF Photo 160528 Tornstugan

A bird I see maybe once or twice a year. It was great to see a couple. 

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Storskrake - Mergus merganser - Common Merganser/Goosander

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Storskrake - Mergus merganser - Common Merganser/Goosander

© NF Photo 160513

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Stenskvätta - Oenanthe oenanthe - Northern Wheatear

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 Stenskvätta - Oenanthe oenanthe - Northern Wheatear
Pair!

 Female

Male
Stenskvätta - Oenanthe oenanthe, -Northern Wheatear

© NF Photo 160511

My favorites are finally back. Such beautiful and elegant birds. I hope they will stay here so I can enjoy a small family. 

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Koltrast - Turdus merula - Common Blackbird

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Koltrast - Turdus merula - Common Blackbird

© NF Photo 160513, Boda Kvarn

From my book I think this is a male juvenile. The dark plumage points to a male. First time I saw a young from this species. Images of ad below. 

Male  © NF Photo 121225

Female  © NF Photo 130210

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Ärlor - Wagtails

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Sädesärla - White/pied wagtail

© NF Photo 160405

Gulärla - Yellow wagtail
© NF Photo 160504

Forsärla - Grey wagtail
© NF Photo 160506

Citronärla - Citrine wagtail
© NF Photo 100510

This is the four species of wagtails  I have seen in Sweden. The last one was a rare one and the only time I have seen it. Ever! 

The White wagtail is always here. First to come in spring and the last to leave. 

 The Yellow wagtail is here only in spring migration. Stops for a week or so, then head up north somewhere. This time it was only two birds, not sore if it is a pair or two males. 

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Brun kärrhök - Circus aeruginosus - Marsh Harrier

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Brun kärrhök - Circus aeruginosus - Marsh Harrier

© NF Photo 160402, Skåra

A beautiful male :) 

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