Eurasian Oystercatcher [strandskata]

My favorites the oystercatchers, and plenty of them! Mollön nature reserve, Uddevalla, on March 28, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/9, 1/400.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 150mm, f/9, 1/400.

Meadow Pipit [ängspiplärka]

It's getting warmer, and the meadow pipits have started to sing! Mollön nature reserve, Uddevalla, on March 28, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/9, 1/400.

Common Eider [ejder]

When I were a kid, the eiders gathered in thousands this time of year. Today … well, let's say they were easy to count. It's such a beautiful bird! Mollön nature reserve, Uddevalla, on March 28, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/9, 1/500.

Eurasian Oystercatcher [strandskata]

My absolute favorite is back! Pics from A. Mollön nature reserve, Uddevalla, on March 22, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/9, 1/400.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/9, 1/400.

Common Starling [stare]

We don't often get to see starling murmurations here, and this isn't even close. But for me, this is one of the best signs of spring there is: they have returned! Mollön nature reserve, Uddevalla, on March 22, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/9, 1/800.

Mute Swan [knölsvan]

Spring is here, and so is courting season. Sunds marine biodiversity reserve, Uddevalla, on March 16, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/9, 1/640.