Canada Goose [kanadagås]

I know, they're a real pest (and these ones had pooped all over the place where we intended to have our coffee), but you must agree this gosling, carefully protected by its parents, is adorable! Herrestadsfjället nature reserve, Uddevalla, on June 1, 2016.

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

Meadow Pipit [ängspiplärka]

I love the pipits for their singing. And for the show they put on this time of year. Mollön nature reserve, Uddevalla, on June 1, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/5.8, 1/400.

European Herring Gull [gråtrut]

He's spotted a small child with a biscuit in her hand. Where there's children and biscuits, there will be crumbles. Krossekärr, Grebbestad, on May 28, 2016.

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

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.

Mute Swan [knölsvan]

From the archive: A mute swans patrolling its waters. Henån, on May 10, 2008.

Canon PowerShot A620, ISO 196, 29mm, f/4.1, 1/60.

Common Sandpiper [drillsnäppa]

A sandpiper posing patiently (but keeping its distance …). They're nesting in the reeds close by. Älje Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on May 8, 2016.

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

Pied Flycatcher [svartvit flugsnappare]

They love to sit on the uppermost branches, the flycatchers, keeping an eye on any potential snack passing by. Skalbankarna nature reserve, Uddevalla, on May 8, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/5.8, 1/400.

Eurasian Nuthatch [nötväcka]

They're busy now, the nuthatches. This one has found a perfect place to raise a family.  Älje Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on May 8, 2016.

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

Meadow Pipit [ängspiplärka]

I still have problems telling a meadow from a rock pipit. As far as I can tell, this is a meadow one.   Ramsvikslandet, on May 6, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/6.3, 1/500.

European Blue Tit [blåmes]

Soon, the trees will be green and the tits harder to find. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on April 24, 2016.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/5.8, 1/400.