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03 January 2015

Critters at Korkeasaari


Eagle-owl (bubo bubo)


Whooper swan


Black-tailed gazelle


Przewalski's wild horse


Bharal or blue sheep


European forest reindeer


A collections of critters at Korkeasaari,
the Helsinki Zoo, 30.8.2014.

I'm linking to
Camera Critters
I'd Rather B Birdin'
Saturday's Critters

http://camera-critters.blogspot.fi/2015/01/camera-critters-352.html




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97 comments:

  1. Gosia3 January 2015 at 10:42

    You have posted fine animals.

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  2. Irma3 January 2015 at 11:39

    Hello Gunilla,
    What a beautiful pictures of all the animals.
    The fourth with the horses is my favorite.
    Have a very good weekend.
    Best regards, Irma

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    1. Unknown3 January 2015 at 12:56

      Thank you, Irma! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  3. eileeninmd3 January 2015 at 12:23

    Nice variety of critters! I love the owls and the reindeer. Awesome critter post. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post.. Have a happy weekend!

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  4. betty-NZ3 January 2015 at 13:07

    What a great collection of animals. The owls are just too cute together.

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    1. Unknown3 January 2015 at 15:04

      Thank you, Bettyl! Owls are always cute. :-)

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  5. DeniseinVA3 January 2015 at 13:17

    I enjoyed this lovely series of birds Gunilla. Great photos, sharp and clear.

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  6. David M. Gascoigne,3 January 2015 at 14:20

    Great shots. The Whooper Swan is the only one I have seen in the wild. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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    1. Unknown3 January 2015 at 15:07

      Thank you, David! The whooper is probably an injured bird brought to the zoo. I wish you a wonderful new year!

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  7. Follygirl3 January 2015 at 15:05

    beautiful pics!!!

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  8. Hootin Anni3 January 2015 at 15:32

    Wow!!! This is just super. So many need critters and birds! Love 'em all Gunilla.

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  9. Uppal3 January 2015 at 15:32

    Beautiful pics of all critters especially the pair of owls!

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  10. Jutta.K.3 January 2015 at 15:44

    The first photo is gorgeous, my Favorite!
    Greetings from germany

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  11. Rajesh3 January 2015 at 15:59

    Wonderful images.
    I have never seen those eagle owls before.

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    1. Unknown3 January 2015 at 17:02

      Thank you, Rajesh! They live in most parts of Europe and Asia, but not in India.

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  12. Phil Slade3 January 2015 at 16:53

    Lovely photos Gunilla. I do like the blue sheep. Never heard of that one.

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    1. Unknown3 January 2015 at 17:05

      Thank you, Phil! Their natural home is high up in the Himalayas.

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  13. Unknown3 January 2015 at 17:02

    Thank you, Felicia!

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  14. TexWisGirl3 January 2015 at 17:47

    just awesome! love the ancient breed of horse!

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    1. Unknown3 January 2015 at 19:32

      Thank you, Theresa! They're handsome sturdy horses.

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  15. Linda W.3 January 2015 at 18:23

    Nice collection of animal pics!

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  16. Unknown3 January 2015 at 19:33

    Thank you, Yannis! Happy New Year.

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  17. Bethany Carson3 January 2015 at 19:38

    Lovely selection of animals! I like how you caught the swan's mouth open!

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  18. Anonymous3 January 2015 at 20:00

    Beautiful animals. I love the beautiful expression on the gazelle's face.

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  19. Maude Lynn3 January 2015 at 20:12

    Love the reindeer!

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  20. Margaret Birding For Pleasure3 January 2015 at 20:13

    Fantastic selection of critters especially the whooper. Have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Unknown3 January 2015 at 20:30

      Thank you, Margaret! It was the first time I've seen a whooper this close. Enjoy your weekend.

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  21. Bob Bushell3 January 2015 at 21:08

    Great images Gunilla, but my favourite is the first shot, they are superb.

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    1. Unknown3 January 2015 at 22:04

      Thank you, Bob! The owls looked very sleepy.

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  22. A Colorful World3 January 2015 at 21:13

    These are all such fascinating critters! Loved seeing them all! I also meant to tell you I am crazy about your new header photo!

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    1. Unknown3 January 2015 at 22:05

      Thank you, Marie! The header photo is from a few years back.

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  23. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©3 January 2015 at 22:00

    Whooper Swan says, "Thanks for taking our pictures, Gunilla!"
    ~

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    1. Unknown3 January 2015 at 22:06

      Thank you! Don't know if the whooper was pleased or not, but it was very loud.

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  24. Anni 3 January 2015 at 22:02

    As I said earlier today....super post Gunilla.
    Thanks for sharing your link today!!

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    1. Unknown3 January 2015 at 22:07

      You're welcome, Anni! Thanks for hosting!

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  25. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardening3 January 2015 at 22:42

    Great post...I so enjoyed all the wonderful photographs of all the animals. Happy New Year to you!

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    1. Unknown4 January 2015 at 10:11

      Thank you, Lee! Happy New Year to you too.

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  26. Betsy Brock3 January 2015 at 22:43

    That swan looks like she has something to say! ha.

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    1. Unknown4 January 2015 at 10:12

      Thank you, Betsy! She had a lot to say. :-)

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  27. Hannah3 January 2015 at 23:07

    The sleeping owls are so cute with their streaked breasts and similar head poses. The swan seems to be laughing, and the antlers and cream neck on the reindeer are spectacular!

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    1. Unknown4 January 2015 at 11:16

      Thank you, Hannah! The antlers are brand new and still red from the blood of the skin recently peeled of them.

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  28. Mike3 January 2015 at 23:13

    LOVE the close up of the Whooper Swan whoopin' it up! Awesome.

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  29. sunshine3 January 2015 at 23:25

    A beautiful collection.

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  30. Mathilda3 January 2015 at 23:55

    Wunderschöne Tierbilder. Es macht Freude sie anzuschauen.

    GlG Mathilda ♥

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  31. NatureFootstep4 January 2015 at 00:21

    vackra djur var o en på sitt sätt :)

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  32. Janice4 January 2015 at 01:03

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. So glad to have time to visit your blog again. Happy New Year.

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    1. Unknown4 January 2015 at 11:23

      Thank you, Janice! Happy New Year to you too.

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  33. Debbie4 January 2015 at 01:21

    oohhh those owls, so doubly perfect!!

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  34. Stephanie4 January 2015 at 02:02

    All great and wonderful images!

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  35. MTWaggin4 January 2015 at 02:41

    All amazing images but the reindeer captured my heart!

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    1. Unknown4 January 2015 at 11:28

      Thank you! The antlers of the reindeer are still red from the blood of the skin that covered them.

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  36. Naquillity4 January 2015 at 04:26

    so many beautiful images... those owls are adorable. the swan seems to have a lot to say and that gazelle is precious. hoping the best for you and yours in 2015...

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    1. Unknown4 January 2015 at 11:29

      Thank you very much! A Happy New Year to you and your family.

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  37. Linda4 January 2015 at 07:32

    Beautiful animals! Happy new year!

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  38. rainfield614 January 2015 at 09:26

    All different sounds and languages to greet 2015.

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    1. Unknown4 January 2015 at 11:30

      Thank you! A wonderful new year to you as well.

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  39. orchid03244 January 2015 at 10:06

    Dearest Gunilla； Wow; Marvelous collection of Critters, my friend♡♡♡ Especially, Love the owl and the swan as owl is supposed to be the animal brings fortune in Japan and I have enjoyed seeing swans since child in my city park :-)

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in Finland, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Unknown4 January 2015 at 11:31

      Thank you very much, dear Miyako! I wish you a peaceful Sunday.

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  40. Diane AZ4 January 2015 at 13:27

    Lovely shots of the animals, my favorite is the Gazelle. :)

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    1. Unknown4 January 2015 at 16:21

      Thank you, Diane! The gazelle has pretty eyes.

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  41. Gattina4 January 2015 at 17:41

    What a nice collection of animals ! I love owls they have such funny faces !

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  42. Black Jack's Carol4 January 2015 at 20:18

    Hello Gattina, I am late to wish you a beautiful and fulfilled 2015, but better late than never :) Your photographs are wonderful. It would thrill me to see any one of these critters in the wild. I hope they are somewhat happy in the zoo.

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    1. Unknown4 January 2015 at 21:02

      Thank you, Carol! I'm sure they're well taken care of at least. I wish you a wonderful new year.

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  43. Anonymous4 January 2015 at 20:33

    Gunilla, lovely critters. Thank you for your greetings. Wishing you and you family a great New Year filled with happiness and success. All the very best - Inge

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    1. Unknown4 January 2015 at 21:03

      Thank you very much, Inge! All the best to you and your family for 2015.

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  44. Saun4 January 2015 at 22:42

    Oh wow these are awesome love them all!! Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  45. Our photos4 January 2015 at 23:45

    That is very nice ! I love the Owls !

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  46. Unknown5 January 2015 at 05:39

    A great collection of critters Gunilla, they all look contented, must be well looked after

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  47. Ygraine5 January 2015 at 10:29

    A fabulous collection of animal photos.
    I just adore those owls...so cute! :)

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  48. Ela5 January 2015 at 22:12

    Just beautiful animals ! Gunilla, your shots are excellent !
    Have a nice week !

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  49. Carver6 January 2015 at 00:11

    Wonderful shots of the animals.

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