Common Wood Pigeon [ringduva]

For the first time, some wood pigeons have guested our feeding station this spring, and it looks as if they will stay in the area. Pic from A. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on April 7, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/5.8, 1/80.

Pied Wagtail [sädesärla]

From the archive: For me, April is the month of the wagtails. Like this, on a rooftop against a clear blue sky. Kavelanda, Uddevalla, on April 9, 2011.

Nikon D5000, ISO 200, 200mm, f/11 1/400.

European Blue Tit [blåmes]

Our blue tits have started to prepare for nesting, this one singing loudly outside just our bedroom window to let any other blue tit know that this territory is occupied. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on March 28, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 400, 190mm, f/4.5, 1/250.

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.

Eurasian Oystercatcher [strandskata]

From the archive: The abundance! Plenty of food for the birds, plenty of my favorite birds for me! Mollön, Uddevalla, on April 3, 2015.

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

Common Eider [ejder]

From the archive: Not that long time ago, the groups of male eiders gathering around the females to mate in spring were enormous. Nowadays, you're lucky to see a handful of males at the same time. Mollön, Uddevalla, on April 2, 2011.

Nikon D5000, ISO 220, 200mm, f/5.6, 1/500.

Northern Lapwing [tofsvipa]

From the archive: The lapwings are easy to identify when in the air, as their wings are almost rectangular. Mollön, Uddevalla, on April 2, 2011.

Nikon D5000, ISO 360, 200mm, f/5.6, 1/500.

Eurasian Oystercatcher [strandskata]

From the archive: In spring, this is an ideal place for oystercatchers (and watching them). From early summer, the camping guests take over – but by then, the oystercatchers are gone. Unda camping, Uddevalla, on April 2, 2011.

Nikon D5000, ISO 400, 200mm, f/5.6, 1/500.

Nikon D5000, ISO 300, 200mm, f/5.6, 1/500.

Eurasian Robin [rödhake]

From the archive: One of our robins. Pic by A. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on April 2, 2011.

Samsung WB600, ISO 200, 58mm, f/5.8, 1/60.

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.