45 :: Waterfowl

Jaana: Apart from Mallard Ducks, Tufted Ducks seem to be the other common waterfowl over here, even though they are classified as vulnerable in Finland. I love their piercing yellow eyes.

Kia: Mallard ducks and Mute Swans are almost ubiquitous in Scottish rivers, ponds and lochs.

39 :: Pigeon

Jaana: The pretty coloring of this Feral Pigeon (or pulu as we Finns say) caught my eye.

Kia: The Woodpigeon is the UK's largest and commonest pigeon.

26 :: Deciduous Tree

Jaana: The national tree of Finland is the Birch, the Silver Birch, to be precise.

Kia: Oak, taken in Linlithgow (birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots), whose coat of arms shows a black greyhound chained to an oak tree.

25 :: Beetle

Jaana: There are numerous bugs and insects that like to feed on the flowers of this Spirea shrub. This fuzzy butt belongs to a Bee Beetle.

Kia: We have plenty of Common Red Soldier Beetles around right now, also because it's their mating season and they seem to prefer Queen Anne's Lace and Thistle for a romantic encounter.