Great Black-Backed Gull [havstrut]

Our largest gull – the great black-backed. Haby bukt, Ramsvikslandet nature reserve, on March 25, 2018.

Pentax K50, ISO 3200, 300mm, f/16, 1/2500. 

European Herring Gull [gråtrut]

This time of year, they have the pier for themselves. The herring gull is our most common gull. Ramsvikslandet nature reserve, on March 25, 2018.

Pentax K50, ISO 3200, 300mm, f/16, 1/4000.

Eurasian Oystercatcher [strandskata]

My favourites are back! Ramsvikslandet nature reserve, on March 25, 2018.

Pentax K50, ISO 3200, 300mm, f/16, 1/5000.

Mute swan [knölsvan]

Finally spring, and time to get them feathers in order. Ramsvikslandet nature reserve, on March 25, 2018.

Pentax K50, ISO 3200, 300mm, f/20, 1/6000.

White-Throated Dipper [strömstare]

Today was a lucky day, indeed! Camera and a pair of white-throated dippers at relatively close range – in decent enough light! Pics from A. Bäveån (Fossum), Uddevalla, on February 28, 2018.

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

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

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

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

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/5.8, 1/320.

Hooded Crow [kråka]

One playing in the snow, the other with its beak full of apple. I'm quite fond of these two. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on February 24, 2018.

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

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/13, 1/500.

Fieldfare [björktrast]

We have decided this is a resident fieldfare now. An apple a day seems to keep it happy. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on February 24, 2018.

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

European Blue Tit [blåmes]

It's getting warmer (slightly), and time to find yourself the best nesting box in the neighbourhood. Is this it? Älje Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on February 24, 2018.

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

Mallard [gräsand]

Lunch time for the mallards. Sandö, Kungshamn, on February 17, 2018.

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

Goosander [storskrake]

A calm – and foggy – day by the sea with some sun breaking through just as this goosander was in sight. But look at the mute swan on the reef! Sandö, Kungshamn, on February 17, 2018.

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