Pied Flycatcher (male) at Martinselkosen Eräkeskus

Pied Flycatcher (male) at Martinselkosen Eräkeskus - European Pied Flycatcher
Martinselkonen, Suomussalmi, Finland (June 2013)

This photo was taken on a Nature Images Finland Bears trip led by Mark Sisson. Pied Flycatchers were nesting in a box in the grounds of Martinselkosen Eräkeskus wildlife centre which was the base for the trip. Actually the chicks fledged the day after the group's arrival allowing only a brief opportunity to photograph the adults.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
European pied flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca) / Wikipedia
European Pied Flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / European Pied Flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca

Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 4.0
Exposure Compensation +1
ISO Speed 800

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