June 26, 2019

Hooded Crow [kråka]

The somewhat tufted crow – king of our woods. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on June 25, 2019.

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

June 22, 2019

Eurasian Hobby [lärkfalk]

Today, I watched this hobby for hours, and could follow how it cought and ate dragonflies and other insects high up in the air. What a spectacular show! In the third pic, you can find it resting in one of the treetops. Älje-Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on June 22, 2019.

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


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


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

Winchat [buskskvätta]

In the summer, Älje-Porsen nature reserve just outside Uddevalla is a paradise for winchats. June 22, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/11, 1/320.


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

Eurasian Siskin [grönsiska]

The Swedish name translates to "green siskin" – but it's very yellow, isn't it? Älje-Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on June 22, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/5,8, 1/400.

Marsh Tit [entita]

The marsh tit is so common around here, I almost forget how cute it is. Älje-Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on June 22, 2019.

Pentax k50, ISO 200, 120mm, f/4,5, 1/200.