October 29, 2015

Eurasian Robin [rödhake]

One more that will stay in our woods for the winter, today almost perfectly camouflaged among the autumn leaves. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on October 29, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 3200, 300mm, f/9, 1/320.

October 27, 2015

European Blue Tit [blåmes]

In our woods, it's the wrens who are the first to alarm there's a cat on their turf. Then, the brave blue tits fly in to take up a close surveillance. They don't call it off until the cat is safely returned inside our house. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on October 27, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 3200, 300mm, f/8. 1/320.

Winter Wren [gärdsmyg]

They make such a fuzz when we take our cat for a stroll in the woods, the wrens. And while they keep an close eye on us, they are so difficult to photograph. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on October 27, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 120mm, f/5.6, 1/1000.

October 24, 2015

Great Tit [talgoxe]

There are not so many birds left in our woods, but this great tit will stay for the winter. It will be well fed when it gets colder. Pic by A. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on October 23, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 3200, 300mm, f/5.8, 1/320.

October 19, 2015

Common Goldeneye [knipa]

A molting goldeneye, turning his more graphic side to the audience. Henån, on October 17, 2015.

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

Common Wood Pigeon [ringduva]

In one sense I guess this is a rock dove. Its white neck gives it away, even at distance. Skår, Bokenäset, on October 16, 2015.

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

October 13, 2015

Common Blackbird [koltrast]

The rowan berries are ripe, and our blackbirds are having a feast! Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on October 13, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 1600, 300mm, f/9, 1/320.

September 27, 2015

Yellowhammer [gulsparv]

A pair of yellowhammers, enjoying the sun. These ones will probably stay for the winter. Ramsvikslandet nature reserve, on September 26, 2015.

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


Northern Wheatear [stenskvätta]

One of the remaining wheatears, hunting for insects. Its black and white tail makes it easy to recognize. Soon, this one will make its long migration to Africa. Ramsvikslandet nature reserve, on September 26, 2015.

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

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

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

September 20, 2015

Black-Tailed Godwit [rödspov]

One of all these wading birds just passing by, traveling with some ruffs. Ramsvikslandet nature reserve, on September 20, 2015.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/10, 1/320.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/11, 1/320.