Snösiska - Carduelis hornemanni - Arctic redpoll

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 Snösiska - Carduelis hornemanni -  Arctic redpoll or hoary redpoll

© NF Photo 150310, Pasvik, Varanger, Norway

We were very lucky to see this rare bird.  I think it was only one. Not more then two. And, a lifer for me. :)

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Gråsiska - Carduelis flammea - Common Redpoll

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Gråsiska - Carduelis flammea - Common Redpoll

© NF Photo 150305, Pasvik, Varanger, Norway

Images from the trip to Varanger last March. I let them speak for themselves today. 

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Lappmes - Poecile cinctus - Grey-headed chickadee/Siberian tit

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Lappmes - Poecile cinctus - Grey-headed chickadee/Siberian tit

© NF Photo 150311 Melkefoss, Pasviksdalen, Varanger, Norway

This little tit seem to be thriving in all the northern/Arctic regions. It has a bit more colors then the ones further south and is a little "fluffier". 

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Skärsnäppa - Calidris maritima - Purple sandpiper

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Skärsnäppa - Calidris maritima - Purple sandpiper

© NF Photo 150308 & 09, Båtsfjord, Varanger, Norway

Not many vaders in Båtsfjord. At least not in winter. But this was quite common. 

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