Great Cormorant [storskarv]

Most people can’t see the difference between a great cormorant and the shag. The size and the shape of the neck is a giveaway (and I do hope I’ve identified this one correctly). Kosterhavet National Park, on June 10, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 400, 300mm, f/10, 1/320.

European Shag [toppskarv]

The shag is not popular around here. Kosterhavet National Park, on June 10, 2015.

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

Eurasian Oystercatcher [strandskata]

This year’s staff days for the department went on a field trip to westernmost archipelago in Bohuslän. Lots of oystercatchers around! This one, I found at Ursholmen. Kosterhavet National Park, on June 10, 2015.

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

Pentax K50, ISO 400, 300mm, f/14, 1/500.

Pentax K50, ISO 400, 300mm, f/14, 1/500.

Winter Wren [gärdsmyg]

The wren is one of my favorites among the small birds. Pic by A. Havskuren mosse, Uddevalla, on June 9, 2015.

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

Great Spotted Woodpecker [större hackspett]

He’s nesting in this tree, didn’t manage to see the young ones, though. Pic by A. Havskuren mosse, Uddevalla, on June 9, 2015.

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

Eurasian Jay [nötskrika]

For some reason, I don’t come upon jays that often. Pic by A. Havskuren mosse, Uddevalla, on June 9, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 260mm, f/9, 1/320.

Common Gull [fiskmås]

The common gull is often seen as annoying, noisy and gluttonous, begging for food wherever there are tourists. No tourists here, hence the idyllic scene. Lanesund, on June 5, 2015.

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

Western Marsh Harrier [brun kärrhök]

They always come when you least expect them, don’t they. This time it was a western marsh harrier, patrolling the water. I have to go back soon, to get a better shot. Lanesund, on June 5, 2015.

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

Great Black-Backed Gull [havstrut]

The great black-backed gull is our largest gull. Compare it to the common shelduck standing closer to me! It’s wingspan is comparable with my hight (170 cm), but it’s weight is only about half of a normal house cat. Lanesund, on June 5, 2015.

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

Common Shelduck [gravand]

Two common shelducks strolling in the low tide. Lanesund, on June 5, 2015.

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