Female of the Great Barred Siskin in northern Sweden. This photo was taken at the end of winter. Spring was just around the corner. This female has a red head, but the males of the Great Barrow Siskin have a red rose-colored breast in addition to their red head during breeding season. It is wonderful to see how the males and females try to impress each other. I found this female beautiful in her elegance. Very confident she looks around. To fall in love with.
I took this picture in my backyard in Jämtland. That is a province in the north of Sweden. Every day I enjoy all the animals in my garden, especially the many birds that show themselves throughout the year.
In 2019 I emigrated all by myself to Sweden. I live there in the town of Hammarstrand in the province of Jämtland and rent out my guesthouse 'Lodge Lagom'. The nature here is so beautiful and in my spare time I like to go out and explore. Through my social.. Read more…