Coots and grebe

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Coot on the run - Sprintande sothöna
Not often you are able to get some shots of the coots chase on water. Was lucky this time.

Horned Grebe - Svarthakedopping
Changing of the guard - Vaktombyte


I really was wondering what they were thinking. First a very late point in time for nesting. Chicks should be hatched by now. And then, such a narrow nest on the water surface. The egg is probably in contact with the water. Last year a pair, maybe these two, built a similar nest as this. It was abandoned after a week. I hope this will be more lucky.

© NF Photo 200618 Östra Vingåker

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A good day

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Northern wheatear - Stenskvätta
The first of the season :)

I had seen a few fallow deer´s on the field when I arrived to Boda Kvarn. But when I walked to the field they were gone. After photographing the Wheater I felt someone watching me. A closer look showed me who. This one was watching me. I got the feeling that this was the same Fallow deer that has been watching me before. Like standing guard when the others was hidden in the forest.

Grey wagtail - Forsärla
There seem to be some young somewhere. Probably the mother, it is not that strong in color.

White wagtail waiting for the postman.

Horned grebe - Svarthakedopping
These guys don´t seem to be bothered with me this year. These was just below my feet. I hope it stays that way. I would very much love to see young this year. It is several years since they succeeded nesting as the ponds water level was too low because of the drought.

© NF Photo 200504

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This spring week in nature

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I saw the Fallow deer´s on the field while I was cleaning up my car from dust. When I was done the deer´s were gone. There was people at the corner of the field so the deer´s took of.

 I have now seen 3 pairs of the Horned Grebe in the pond. If the water stays it might be a fun summer for me.

I was sitting quietly on the slope between the road and the water. This one came very close so I could get some good shots. I like this shot as it is rare to be able to see the birds feet. Calm, clear water with good light made it possible.

The Green Hairstreak is out and flying. 

© NF Photo 200422

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 Snok in Black and White

Snok, a non toxic snake. Eats mostly fish.

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Eurasian Coot with kids - Sothöna

Horned Grebe - Svarthakedopping
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Horned grebe

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Horned grebe

© NF Photo 180422, ÖV

Finally, they have arrived. I´m sure I spotted five birds but there were probably six. Three pairs that is! Last year was a bad one as no young was hatched due to the drought. Hopefully that will not happen this season.

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Horned Grebe

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Svarthakedopping - Horned Grebe

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Horned Grebe

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Horned Grebe - Svarthakedopping

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Play of light and shadows

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 Svarthakedopping - Podiceps auritus - Horned Grebe

CS5 and Poster edges

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This beauty finally arrived. Today I spotted 2 pairs in the little lake.
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