Common Eider [ejder]

The population of eiders have decreased in recent years, and it is no longer common to come upon a large group like this. But just look at those colors, aren't they beautiful? Lyckorna, Uddevalla, on March 30, 2017.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/10, 1/320. 

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/10, 1/320. 

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker [mindre hackspett]

The lesser spotted woodpecker is not very common in Sweden, in fact this is my third. And I almost missed this one altogether … Maltes stig, Saltkällan, on March 25, 2017.

Pentax K50, ISO 400, 300mm, f/7.1, 1/800.

Pentax K50, ISO 400, 300mm, f/7.1, 1/800.

Mute Swan [knölsvan]

Some birds really go to extremes avoiding having their pictures taken, don't they? Maltes stig, Saltkällan, on March 25, 2017.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/14, 1/500.

Eurasian Nuthatch [nötväcka]

They are busy now, the nuthatches, preparing for nesting. Maltes stig, Saltkällan, on March 25, 2017.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/5.8, 1/640.

Great Tit [talgoxe]

A bit of a drama at the feeding station, the peanuts are highly valued by both great and blue tits. Älje-Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on March 16, 2017.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/5.8, 1/400.