Eurasian Nuthatch [nötväcka]

Two very different spottings of the nuthatch: one in its natural habitat, one at the feeding station. Älje-Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on May 3, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 78mm, f/5.6, 1/400.

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

Canada Goose [kanadagås]

Even these noisy birds can look nice – when they are silent, that is … Älje-Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on May 3, 2015.

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

Common Crane [trana]

A not so unusual view here: the pair of cranes. Älje-Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on May 3, 2015.

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

Great Spotted Woodpecker [större hackspett]

It’s obviously a fresh nesting hole, with a great view. Älje-Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on May, 3 2015.

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

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

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker [mindre hackspett]

Actually a somewhat rare bird: the lesser spotted woodpecker, on its way to check out the hole made by its greater cousin. Älje-Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on May 3, 2015.

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

Greylag Goose [grågås]

A wonderful morning in Älje-Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on May 3, 2015. The greylags didn’t appreciate our visit, though.

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

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

Eurasian Bullfinch [domherre]

From the archive: a rare guest on the balcony rail (usually the cat scares them off). May 4, 2012.

Samsung WB600, ISO 100, 25mm, f/4.4, 1/60.

Mute Swan [knölsvan]

Just passing by at Mollön, Uddevalla, on March 19, 2015.

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

Common Kestrel [tornfalk]

Spotted in the air at Gåsevik, Skaftö, on April 19, 2015. The clear blue sky and the dramatic cliffs makes a perfect background for its beautiful colors.

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

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

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