This is the Red-flanked Bluetail. Found in the forests of eastern Finland as you know Sami. A truly rare vagrant to the UK, and along with the White-backed Woodpecker you posted recently which has never been recorded in the UK. You are very lucky to be able to see and photograph these birds Sami.
I was about to ask what bird this was - but PW above did that for me. No snow for me, and certainly no Red-flanked Bluetails either! Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
What a little cutie!
VastaaPoistaThis cutie immediately became one of my favorite birds.
PoistaTämä on ollut kiva kalenteri, olen katsonut joka päivä. Kiitos siitä!
VastaaPoistaKiitos sinulle ja kiva että on onnistunut kalenteri.
PoistaThis is the Red-flanked Bluetail. Found in the forests of eastern Finland as you know Sami. A truly rare vagrant to the UK, and along with the White-backed Woodpecker you posted recently which has never been recorded in the UK. You are very lucky to be able to see and photograph these birds Sami.
VastaaPoistaRegards....Pete.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. You should make a trip to Finland sometime.
PoistaI was about to ask what bird this was - but PW above did that for me. No snow for me, and certainly no Red-flanked Bluetails either!
VastaaPoistaCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Thank you very much for your comment.
Poista