Black-Throated Loon [storlom]

"Our" loons in the lake in the forest didn't mind today's heavy rains, but patrolled the lake in silence. The more I see of these, the more fond of them I get. Today's pics are from A. Herrestadfjället, Uddevalla, on July 7, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/11, 1/400.

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

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

Black-Throated Loon [storlom]

Today, there were no chance of missing them – we heard them long before we were even close to the lake. "Our" black-throated loons are back from their winter quarters. At least three of them on the lake this year (a fourth perhaps already on eggs?), which caused some rivalry. Herrestadsfjället, Uddevalla, on April 22, 2019.

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

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

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

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

Black-Throated Loon [storlom]

If you don't know they are there, you will never be able to spot them. This is one of the magic birds. Herrestadsfjället, Uddevalla, on July 27, 2017.

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

Black-Throated Loon [storlom]

From the archive: One of the most beautiful birds, but also one of the most difficult to get close to. The black-throated loon always swims on the other side of the lake. Herrestadsfjället, Uddevalla, on May 26, 2012.

Canon PowerShot A620, ISO 50, 29mm, f/4.1, 1/160.