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On November 11th a bird species new  in Estonia was observed in Saaremaa, in Sääre village – the Eurasian crag martin.

 

See also Mati Martinson’s photos: LINK

 

 

The crag martin is large and sturdy. Powerful head, thick neck and broad wings but with pointed tips; a powerful flight image.

In flight we can see the sand-coloured underparts, the delicate pattern on the throat and the brownish underside of the tail.