Beautiful male Great Blackbird on a branch in late winter and early spring in northern Sweden. Superb with his red head and breast. Only in the breeding season his breast turns red pink. Beautiful color combination with the blue sky behind it. It is quite difficult to get this bird in a good photo, because it is a very busy bird and is totally not a sitter, but I managed. Isn't he a cutie? He rested for a moment before quickly moving on to eat and impress the females. The picture was taken in my backyard, where birds can be spotted every day, but it remains a surprise every day.
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…