Grey Heron [gråhäger]

Dättern nature reserve, Vänersborg, on July 27, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/13, 1/500.

Eurasian Hobby [lärkfalk]

Suddenly, the barn swallows got very annoyed and when we looked up, we saw the hobby with its prey. The swallows kept on attacking, so after just a couple of seconds it took its prey and left. Hunneberg, Vänersborg, on July 24, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/9, 1/3200.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/16, 1/1000.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/9, 1/3200.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/9, 1/3200.

Barn Swallow [ladusvala]

Posing patiently. Hunneberg, Vänersborg, on July 24, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/16, 1/640.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/11, 1/320.

Common Magpie [skata]

After today's rain, searching for bits and snacks. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on July 21, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/5.8, 1/500.

Common Goldeneye [knipa]

A pair of female goldeneyes. Dättern nature reserve, Grästorp, on July 20, 2015.

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

Western Marsh Harrier [brun kärrhök]

There are several marsh harriers patrolling the reeds of Dättern. The first pic is so typical: one march harrier in the air, keeping an eye on the waterfront, and another one sitting in the reed, almost invisible if you don't know it's there. These birds were quite rare some years ago, but their numbers are increasing. Dättern nature reserve, Grästorp, on July 20, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/8, 1/1600.

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

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/16, 1/1000.

Osprey [fiskgjuse]

On yesterday's visit to Dättern, a shallow enclosed part of lake Vänern, we counted about 30 species of birds. Considering it's between seasons for birding, thats rather good, I'd say. One of the many highlights: an osprey patrolling the sky. Dättern nature reserve, Grästorp, on July 20, 2015.

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

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/16, 1/1000.

Eurasian Wigeon [bläsand]

The wigeons are gathering, preparing for their migration. Dättern nature reserve, Grästorp, on July 20, 2015.

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

Hooded Crow [kråka]

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

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

Common Reed Bunting [sävsparv]

The reed is not far away, but for now, it seems as if the crops can do just as well for this reed bunting. Dättern nature reserve, Grästorp, on July 20, 2015.

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