[Lights of India] 'Birds: Magic Moments'

 







Magic moments: beautiful photographs of birds by Markus Varesvuo

White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) being attacked by a Common Gull (Larus canus) in flight, Norway

A new book gives a fascinating glimpse into the lives of birds. 'Birds: Magic Moments' provides an insight into the world of bird behaviour and the colourful lives of European birds. Photos by renowned Finnish photographer Markus Varesvuo capture everything from tender moments to dramatic confrontations.

White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) being attacked by a Common Gull (Larus canus) in flight, Norway



Common crane (Grus grus) displaying in defense against Red fox  Vulpes vulpes) in Pernaja, Finland

Markus' patient approach, technical expertise and superb use of lighting have enabled him to capture a remarkable variety of unusual bird behaviour. In order to capture the subjects of his new book he ventured to locations both remote and on his doorstep.

Common crane (Grus grus) displaying in defense against Red fox Vulpes vulpes) in Pernaja, Finland



Great Grey owl (Strix nebulosa), Tornio, Finland

Born in Helsinki, Markus has been fascinated with the natural environment, especially birds, since childhood. He finds, he says, wild bird photography a never-ending project; with advancements in camera and lens technology continually offering him challenges and new possibilities.

Great Grey owl (Strix nebulosa), Tornio, Finland



Hooded Crow (Corvus corone cornix) trying to open a bottle, Liminka, Finland

Birds: Magic Moments (RRP£19.99) is available from www.newhollandpublishers.com or the Telegraph book shop.

Hooded Crow (Corvus corone cornix) trying to open a bottle, Liminka, Finland



Two Common Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) fighting, Pusztaszer, Hungary

Two Common Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) fighting, Pusztaszer, Hungary



Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) hitting the surface of a lake while hunting for fish, Kangasala, Finland, Scandinavia

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) hitting the surface of a lake while hunting for fish in Kangasala, Finland, Scandinavia



Willow grouse (Lagopus lagopus) female with winter plumage in snow, Utsjoki, Finland

Willow grouse (Lagopus lagopus) female with winter plumage in snow, Utsjoki, Finland



Grey herons (Ardea cinerea) fighting over fish prey. Porvoo, Finland

Grey herons (Ardea cinerea) fighting over fish prey. Porvoo, Finland



Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) fighting, Liminka, Finland

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) fighting, Liminka, Finland



Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) flying low over snow-covered ground, Tornio, Finland

Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) flying low over snow-covered ground, Tornio, Finland



Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) adult feeding insect to chick on branch, Sipoo, Finland

Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) adult feeding insect to chick on branch, Sipoo, Finland



European Roller (Coracias garrulus) courtship display, Pusztaszer, Hungary

European Roller (Coracias garrulus) courtship display, Pusztaszer, Hungary



Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) chick on lichen covered wood, Ivalo, Finland

Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) chick on lichen-covered wood, Ivalo, Finland



White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) with a fish (surplus catch) Norway

White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) with a fish (surplus catch) Norway



Juvenile Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) drinking, Hungary

Juvenile Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) drinking, Hungary



European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) with dragonfly prey, Pusztaszer, Hungary

European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) with dragonfly prey, Pusztaszer, Hungary



Hoopoe (Upupa epops) with insect prey in beak, Pusztaszer, Hungary

Hoopoe (Upupa epops) with insect prey in beak, Pusztaszer, Hungary



Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis sharpei) male bathing, Spain

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis sharpei) male bathing, Spain



Slavonian / Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) males fighting on water, Finland

Slavonian / Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) males fighting on water, Finland



Red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus) mating pair, Hortobagy NP, Hungary

Red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus) mating pair, Hortobagy NP, Hungary



White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) being attacked by a Common Gull (Larus canus) in flight, Norway

White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) being attacked by a Common Gull (Larus canus) in flight, Norway



'Birds: Magic Moments' by Markus Varesvuo

'Birds: Magic Moments' by Markus Varesvuo




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