Black-Throated Loon [storlom]

From the archive: One of the most beautiful birds, but also one of the most difficult to get close to. The black-throated loon always swims on the other side of the lake. Herrestadsfjället, Uddevalla, on May 26, 2012.

Canon PowerShot A620, ISO 50, 29mm, f/4.1, 1/160.

Mute Swan [knölsvan]

From the archive: A mute swans patrolling its waters. Henån, on May 10, 2008.

Canon PowerShot A620, ISO 196, 29mm, f/4.1, 1/60.

Common Sandpiper [drillsnäppa]

A sandpiper posing patiently (but keeping its distance …). They're nesting in the reeds close by. Älje Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on May 8, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/9, 1/320.

Pied Flycatcher [svartvit flugsnappare]

They love to sit on the uppermost branches, the flycatchers, keeping an eye on any potential snack passing by. Skalbankarna nature reserve, Uddevalla, on May 8, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/5.8, 1/400.

Eurasian Nuthatch [nötväcka]

They're busy now, the nuthatches. This one has found a perfect place to raise a family.  Älje Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on May 8, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/9, 1/320.

Meadow Pipit [ängspiplärka]

I still have problems telling a meadow from a rock pipit. As far as I can tell, this is a meadow one.   Ramsvikslandet, on May 6, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/6.3, 1/500.

European Blue Tit [blåmes]

Soon, the trees will be green and the tits harder to find. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on April 24, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/5.8, 1/400.