Estonia, January 2012
Sweden, March 2012
Willow grouse in winter plumage.
Finland, March 2012
I met the Groke (Mårran in Swedish, Mörkö in Finnish) in the Moominland. She had just eaten the sun and therefore in a good mood.
Northern Hawk-Owls (Surnia ulula) are rare in Estonia. There are only 4 known nestings, first one dating back more than 100 years. During winter some birds visit us from northern countries if it gets too cold in their home.