Nordic Jackdaw

Jackdaws are very common in Denmark and, particularly in winter, it is common to see the 'Nordic' subspecies (Corvus monedula monedula). These birds are distinctive as they have a paler 'cheek', usually paler underparts and, most obviously, a whitish 'collar'. I was prompted by this bird to read up about the 'Nordic' Jackdaw. Apparently they breed in Norway and Sweden, with Denmark a sort of 'in between' zone where both this form and the nominate form - Corvus monedula spermologus occur and breed. Of course, monedula is most common here during winter when many of this form migrate south from their northerly breeding grounds. There is a good article (from Dutch Birding) here on the different subspecies of Jackdaw in Europe.

This individual perched up nicely right in front of me, so I couldn't resist snapping him..

Nearby, this Great Crested Grebe, beginning to moult into summer plumage, was feeding just offshore.