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A new book Birds: Magic Moments by renowned Finnish bird photographer Markus Varesvuo, to be published by New Holland on October 5th, reveals dramatic moments and intimate insights into the colourful world of European birds.



From a common gull attacking a sea eagle to the nightingale in full song, and from ospreys fishing to a bold crane defending its nest from a marauding fox, Markus' patient approach, technical expertise and superb use of lighting enable him to capture a remarkable variety of unusual bird behaviour.

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) chasing Ravens (Corvus corax) above snow. Utajsrvi, Finland, January. Magic Moments book plate, page 134.
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Markus Varesvuo / Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) chasing Ravens (Corvus corax) above snow. Utajsrvi, Finland, January. Magic Moments book plate, page 134.
White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) being attacked by a Common Gull (Larus canus) in flight. Norway, July. Magic Moments book plate, page 50.
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Markus Varesvuo / White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) being attacked by a Common Gull (Larus canus) in flight. Norway, July. Magic Moments book plate, page 50.
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) hitting the surface of the lake, whilst hunting for fish, Kangasala, Finland, Scandinavia, April. Magic Moments book plate.
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Markus Varesvuo / Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) hitting the surface of the lake, whilst hunting for fish, Kangasala, Finland, Scandinavia, April. Magic Moments book plate.
Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) landing. Lappeenranta, Finland. March. Magic Moments book plate.
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Markus Varesvuo / Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) landing. Lappeenranta, Finland. March. Magic Moments book plate.
Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) close up of female landing on snow covered ground, Canada, February. Magic Moments book plate.
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Markus Varesvuo / Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) close up of female landing on snow covered ground, Canada, February. Magic Moments book plate.
Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) on snow with wings spread. Raahe, Finland, March. Magic Moments book plate, page 76.
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Markus Varesvuo / Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) on snow with wings spread. Raahe, Finland, March. Magic Moments book plate, page 76.
Common crane (Grus grus) displaying in defense against Red fox {Vulpes vulpes} Pernaja, Finland, May 2005. Magic Moments book plate.
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Markus Varesvuo / Common crane (Grus grus) displaying in defense against Red fox {Vulpes vulpes} Pernaja, Finland, May 2005. Magic Moments book plate.
Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) on seedheads, Helsinki Finland December. Magic Moments book plate.
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Markus Varesvuo / Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) on seedheads, Helsinki Finland December. Magic Moments book plate.
Waxwings (Bombycilla garrulus) feeding on snow covered Rowan (Sorbus) berries, whilst in flight, Kuusamo, Finland, Scandinavia, January. Magic Moments book plate.
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Markus Varesvuo / Waxwings (Bombycilla garrulus) feeding on snow covered Rowan (Sorbus) berries, whilst in flight, Kuusamo, Finland, Scandinavia, January. Magic Moments book plate.
Nightingale {Luscinia / Erithacus megarhynchos} singing on branch, Hungary. Magic Moments book plate. Not available for ringtone/wallpaper use.
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Markus Varesvuo / Nightingale {Luscinia / Erithacus megarhynchos} singing on branch, Hungary. Magic Moments book plate. Not available for ringtone/wallpaper use.
Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) head portrait of an adult plucking fur of Arctic hare, Kuusamo Finland, Scandinavia, February. Magic Moments book plate.
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Markus Varesvuo / Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) head portrait of an adult plucking fur of Arctic hare, Kuusamo Finland, Scandinavia, February. Magic Moments book plate.
Head portrait of juvenile Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) drinking, Hungary, May. Magic Moments book plate.
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Markus Varesvuo / Head portrait of juvenile Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) drinking, Hungary, May. Magic Moments book plate.