Northern Wheatear [stenskvätta]

The wheatears were very busy today, keeping us at safe distance from their nests. Sandö, Smögen, on May 18, 2019.

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

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

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.

Northern Wheatear [stenskvätta]

The female almost invisible in its right habitat, the male more of a show off. Haby bukt, Ramsvikslandet, on June 1, 2017.

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

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

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

Northern Wheatear [stenskvätta]

One of the remaining wheatears, hunting for insects. Its black and white tail makes it easy to recognize. Soon, this one will make its long migration to Africa. Ramsvikslandet nature reserve, on September 26, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 400, 300mm, f/9, 1/320.

Pentax K50, ISO 400, 300mm, f/9, 1/320.

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

Northern Wheatear [stenskvätta]

It's beautiful, isn't it? Ramsvikslandet nature reserve, on September 19, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/8, 1/400. 

Northern Wheatear [stenskvätta]

From the archive: For some reason, I don't come upon wheatears that often. This one is an exception. Gåsevik, Skaftö, on August 6, 2008.

Canon PowerShot A620, ISO 100, 29mm, f/4.1, 1/200.