Tallbit - Pinicola enucleator - Pine grosbeak

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Female  Pine grosbeak above

Pine grosbeak, probably young male

 Male Pine grosbeak

soft image of female

Tallbit - Pinicola enucleator - Pine grosbeak

© NF Photo 150310, Pasvik, Varanger, Norway

One of the "target" species for Varanger was the Pine Grosbeak. 
A colorful and sturdy bird. It was a pleasure to see them. They only live in the arctic part of the world. 

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Grönfink - Carduelis chloris - European Greenfinch

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Grönfink - Carduelis chloris - European Greenfinch

© NF Photo 150305, Pasvik, Varanger, Norway

The Greenfinch is quite common where I live but in Pasvik We only saw one. This male. And he was shy. 

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Talltita - Poecile montanus or Parus montanus - Willow tit

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Talltita - Poecile montanus or Parus montanus - Willow tit

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A well know bird that likes to be up north :)

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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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