May 26, 2016

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.

May 10, 2016

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.

May 08, 2016

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.

May 07, 2016

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.

May 02, 2016

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.