Mallard [gräsand]

Today's only bird that let itself be photographed: a mallard. Sandgrund, Karlstad, on July 27, 2017.

Canon PowerShot A620, ISO 50, 29.2mm, f/4.1, 1/125.

Common Pheasant [fasan]

A somewhat unexpected meeting a late afternoon, close to the sea. They are so well camouflaged, aren't they. Sunna Strand, Tjörn, on July 15, 2017.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 70mm, f/5.6, 1/400.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 70mm, f/5.6, 1/500.

Common Magpie [skata]

A young magpie in a pear tree. Uddevalla, on July 14, 2017.

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

Western Jackdaw [kaja]

Had a lunch date with the jackdaws today. Best lunch company there is. Uddevalla on July 14, 2017.

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

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

Northern Wheatear [stenskvätta]

Today´s aim was to listen to the skylarks at Ramsvikslandet, and we did. But we also met lots and lots of wheatears. The young one in the nest I almost stumbled on, I'm afraid, but I tried not to disturb it more than necessary. Haby bukt, Ramsvikslandet nature reserve, on July 12, 2017.

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

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

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/7.1, 1/320.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/11, 1/400.

Common Gull [fiskmås]

Like the true opportunists they are, the gulls keep a close eye on everything. One never knows when something edible will turn up. Kungshamn on July 12, 2017.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 190mm, f/7.1, 1/640.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 260mm, f/7.1, 1/800.

European Herring Gull [gråtrut]

With the best view in town. Kungshamn on July 12, 2017.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/14, 1/500.