Yesterday morning was very good in Saukkovaara, Ristijärvi. I went there with my friend Teppo Helo and we managed to see 18 Bluetails during morning hours. It was nice to see that the breeding success seems to be good and you can already see rather advanced 1cy birds there. I ringed one 1cy bird and one 2cy male.
The most interesting observation was a group of 3 Grey-headed Woodpeckers. At least one of them was a 1cy bird so we managed to confirm the first ever breeding of this southern species in Kainuu region!
Red-flanked Bluetail, 1cy.
Red-flanked Bluetail, 2cy male.
