Common Chaffinch [bofink]

From the archive: En face. Sundskogen, Uddevalla, on April 21, 2012.

Canon PowerShot A620, ISO 90, 29mm, f/4.1, 1/60.

European Greenfinch [grönfink]

From the archive: Our pair of greenfinches, posing patiently. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on April 19, 2011.

Nikon D5000, ISO 720, 200mm, f/11, 1/250.

Nikon D5000, ISO 80, 200mm, f/5.6, 1/200.

Rock Pipit [skärpiplärka]

From the archive: One of the many pipits. It is its dark red-and-brown legs that givs it away, rather than the small rock it sits on. Gåsevik, Skaftö, on April 19, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/7.1, 1/800.

Common Eider [ejder]

From the archive: One female eider, courted by two males. The eiders are in decline, and so far research doesn't know why. Vägeröds dalar, Skaftö, on April 17, 2011.

Nikon D5000, ISO 200, 200mm, f/6.3, 1/640.

Nikon D5000, ISO 200, 200mm, f/6.3, 1/640.

Winter Wren [gärdsmyg]

Every time our cat follows us for a walk in the woods, the little wren is the the first to raise the alarm. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on April 11, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/5.8, 1/160.

Great Tit [talgoxe]

Something green for lunch? This great tit seems to enjoy it. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on April 11, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/5.8, 1/200.

Common Wood Pigeon [ringduva]

For the first time, some wood pigeons have guested our feeding station this spring, and it looks as if they will stay in the area. Pic from A. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on April 7, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/5.8, 1/80.

Pied Wagtail [sädesärla]

From the archive: For me, April is the month of the wagtails. Like this, on a rooftop against a clear blue sky. Kavelanda, Uddevalla, on April 9, 2011.

Nikon D5000, ISO 200, 200mm, f/11 1/400.

European Blue Tit [blåmes]

Our blue tits have started to prepare for nesting, this one singing loudly outside just our bedroom window to let any other blue tit know that this territory is occupied. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on March 28, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 400, 190mm, f/4.5, 1/250.

Hooded Crow [kråka]

From the archive: They sure know how to pose, the crows. Just look at its magnificent beak! Skåpesund, on April 4, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/13, 1/500.

Eurasian Oystercatcher [strandskata]

From the archive: The abundance! Plenty of food for the birds, plenty of my favorite birds for me! Mollön, Uddevalla, on April 3, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/11, 1/500.

Common Eider [ejder]

From the archive: Not that long time ago, the groups of male eiders gathering around the females to mate in spring were enormous. Nowadays, you're lucky to see a handful of males at the same time. Mollön, Uddevalla, on April 2, 2011.

Nikon D5000, ISO 220, 200mm, f/5.6, 1/500.

Northern Lapwing [tofsvipa]

From the archive: The lapwings are easy to identify when in the air, as their wings are almost rectangular. Mollön, Uddevalla, on April 2, 2011.

Nikon D5000, ISO 360, 200mm, f/5.6, 1/500.

Eurasian Oystercatcher [strandskata]

From the archive: In spring, this is an ideal place for oystercatchers (and watching them). From early summer, the camping guests take over – but by then, the oystercatchers are gone. Unda camping, Uddevalla, on April 2, 2011.

Nikon D5000, ISO 400, 200mm, f/5.6, 1/500.

Nikon D5000, ISO 300, 200mm, f/5.6, 1/500.

Eurasian Robin [rödhake]

From the archive: One of our robins. Pic by A. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on April 2, 2011.

Samsung WB600, ISO 200, 58mm, f/5.8, 1/60.

Hooded Crow [kråka]

From the archive: Where's the best place to sit if you're a bird? On the birdwatching tower, of course! Mollön, Uddevalla, on April 2, 2011.

Nikon D5000, ISO 320, 200mm, f/5.6, 1/500.