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.

Hooded Crow [kråka]

A clear blue sky makes even the hooded crow look handsome. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on January 20, 2019.

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

Hooded Crow [kråka]

Sometimes, even the crows are hard to resist. Hasselbacken, Uddevalla, on January 2, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/9, 1/400.

Hooded Crow [kråka]

From our traditional New Year's Days birdwatching: a crow, just before the fog disappeared. Hasselbacken, Uddevalla, on January 1, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 3200, 300mm, f/13, 1/500. 

Hooded Crow [kråka]

One playing in the snow, the other with its beak full of apple. I'm quite fond of these two. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on February 24, 2018.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/9, 1/320.

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

Hooded Crow [kråka]

A nice day for a bath? No, it's too cold even for the crows searching the shores for food. Kallbadhuset, Ljungskile, on January 6, 2018.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/9, 1/320. 

Pentax K50, ISO 1600, 300mm, f/9, 1/320.

White-Tailed Eagle [havsörn]

Field trip to Hornborgasjön. Among lots of waders we found some white-tailed eagles. Hornborgasjön on August 13, 2017.

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

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

Hooded Crow [kråka]

A crow with an attitude. Mollön nature reserve, Uddevalla, on August 10, 2017.

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

Hooded Crow [kråka]

As true opportunists, crows thrive everywhere. This one was hoping to steal a snack from a picknick party on the beach. Maltes stig, Saltkällan, on April 22, 2017.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/7.1, 1/800.

Hooded Crow [kråka]

From the archive: The gang of four. What can I say, I like 'em! Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on July 28, 2014.

Canon EOS 550D, ISO 2000, 250mm, f/5.6, 1/2000.

Hooded Crow [kråka]

From the archive: They sure know how to pose, the crows. Just look at its magnificent beak! Skåpesund, on April 4, 2015.

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

Hooded Crow [kråka]

From the archive: Where's the best place to sit if you're a bird? On the birdwatching tower, of course! Mollön, Uddevalla, on April 2, 2011.

Nikon D5000, ISO 320, 200mm, f/5.6, 1/500.

Hooded Crow [kråka] and Jackdaw [kaja]

This time of year, the different crows seem to enjoy each other's company – or, at least, tolerate each other. Mollön nature reserve, Uddevalla, on September 3, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 400, 230mm, f/8, 1/125.

Hooded Crow [kråka]

Dättern nature reserve, Grästorp, on July 20, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/16, 1/1250.

Hooded Crow [kråka]

From the archive: Two of last years young crows, keeping a close eye on the neighborhood. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on July 6, 2014.

Canon EOS 550D, ISO 640, 250mm, f/7.1, 1/400.

Canon EOS 550D, ISO 800, 250mm, f/6.3, 1/400.

Hooded Crow [kråka]

This is obviously a perfect spot if you're a crow. Two adolescents, enjoying the evening sun. I enjoy their company; they're fun to watch. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on June 23, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/8, 1/3200.

Hooded Crow [kråka]

The recently fledged hooded crows are forming gangs, patrolling the neighborhood for food and fun, and fighting for rank. For now, this one is a winner. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on June 21, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/14, 1/500.

Hooded Crow [kråka]

Another one of our neighbors, enjoying the evening sun. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on June 16, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/16, 1/320.

Hooded Crow [kråka]

A pair of hooded crows are nesting in one of the old oaks. In just a couple of days, the nest will be completely invisible from below. Uddevalla, on May 11, 2015.

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