Ruff in Varanger, arctic Norway
A male Ruff displaying on the lekking ground at Varanger on the arctic tundra of north-east Norway
Western Capercaillie
A male western capercaillie displaying on the lekking ground at first light in the remote boreal forest of eastern Finland. Capercaillie start calling from their roosting positions before first light.
Brown Bears
A mature male and young female brown bear interacting and what appeared to be playing in the boreal forest of eastern Finland.
Male Ruff on the lekking grounds
A male Ruff displaying on the lekking ground on the arctic tundra of north-east Norway photographed during 24 hours of daylight in the arctic summer.
Western Capercaillie
A male western capercaillie displaying on the lekking ground at first light in the remote boreal forest of eastern Finland. Capercaillie start calling from their roosting positions before first light.
Western Capercaillie
A male western capercaillie displaying on the lekking ground at first light in the remote boreal forest of eastern Finland. Capercaillie start calling from their roosting positions before first light.
Ruff Displaying
A male Ruff in breeding plumage displaying on the remote tundra in Varanger National park in arctic Norway in late May.
Red-necked Phalarope
A female Red-necked phalarope feeding on midges in the margins of a small fresh water lake in Varanger, arctic Norway.
Western Capercaillie
A male western capercaillie displaying on the lekking ground at first light in the remote boreal forest of eastern Finland. Capercaillie start calling from their roosting positions before first light.
Western Capercaillie
A male western capercaillie displaying on the lekking ground at first light in the remote boreal forest of eastern Finland.