Stjärtand - Anas acuta - Northern Pintail

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Stjärtand - Anas acuta - Northern Pintail

© NF Photo 170509, Knutstorp

A pair of Northern Pintail was feeding at Knutstorp today. It is open ground down hill but I could get rather close before they took off. But I think it was the Lapwings that alerted them, not me. 

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Fisktärna - Sterna hirundo - Common Tern

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Fisktärna - Sterna hirundo - Common Tern

© NF Photo 170502 Knutstorp

I am always happy when the terns arrive in spring. I love everything about them and love trying to catch them in flight. They are quick and a challenge to capture. Today however they stayed put on the poles in the company of a little wagtail. Next time, maybe, I get some fun. :)

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European Robin - Erithacus rubecula - Rödhake

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European Robin - Erithacus rubecula - Rödhake

© NF Photo 170408

This pair was very entertaining for a while. It is mating time for them too. I was surprised when I saw one of them lift up the tail in the same fasion as wrens do. 
If you look closely at the last image you see two birds. The one to the left is the same as the bird that is landing in the image above. 

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Birds at Boda Kvarn

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European Robin - rödhake

Grey Wagtail - Forsärla

Eurasian Siskin - Grönsiska

© NF Photo 170401, Boda Kvarn

A few of the Robins stays in Sweden during winter and so do Siskins. The grey wagtail migrates and they have been here a few days. This pair just decided for a place to nest. I think I know where. 

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Salskrake - Mergellus albellus - Smew

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Salskrake - Mergellus albellus - Smew

© NF Photo 170403, Näsnaren

We only see this bird during migration. They breed up north in Antarctic. They only make a short stop to gain weight in my area. 

I love the graphic look of the male and the female is cute. 

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