Hooded Crow [kråka]

The somewhat tufted crow – king of our woods. Hedegärde, Uddevalla, on June 25, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/14, 1/500.

Eurasian Hobby [lärkfalk]

Today, I watched this hobby for hours, and could follow how it cought and ate dragonflies and other insects high up in the air. What a spectacular show! In the third pic, you can find it resting in one of the treetops. Älje-Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on June 22, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/14, 1/500.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/14, 1/500.

Pentax K50, ISO Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/14, 1/500.

Winchat [buskskvätta]

In the summer, Älje-Porsen nature reserve just outside Uddevalla is a paradise for winchats. June 22, 2019.

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

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

Eurasian Siskin [grönsiska]

The Swedish name translates to "green siskin" – but it's very yellow, isn't it? Älje-Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on June 22, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 800, 300mm, f/5,8, 1/400.

Marsh Tit [entita]

The marsh tit is so common around here, I almost forget how cute it is. Älje-Porsen nature reserve, Uddevalla, on June 22, 2019.

Pentax k50, ISO 200, 120mm, f/4,5, 1/200.

Common Cuckoo [gök]

The one you rarely see but hear – a lot, if you're lucky – this time of year. Today, several males accompanied our walk on Sandö, Smögen, with their distinct goo-ko. And suddenly, one of them sat in the shrubs next to the trail, long enough for me to get a picture. May 18, 2019.

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

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

Northern Wheatear [stenskvätta]

The wheatears were very busy today, keeping us at safe distance from their nests. Sandö, Smögen, on May 18, 2019.

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

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/9, 1/400. 

Osprey [fiskgjuse]

Visiting one our our favorite places for birdwatching in May. This is one of the best places I know to watch the ospreys fishing. Fruängen, Dättern nature reserve, on May 11, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/9, 1/400. 

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/9, 1/400. 

Pentax K50, ISO 200, 300mm, f/9, 1/400. 

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/9, 1/800. 

White-Tailed Eagle [havsörn]

We were lucky enough to see at least two different white-tailed eagles, patrolling the area and scaring the geese and mallards. Fruängen, Dättern nature reserve, on May 11, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/9, 1/800. 

Greylag Goose [grågås]

Guess what made the greylags take to their wings? Fruängen, Dättern nature reserve, on May 11, 2019.

Pentax K50, ISO 100, 300mm, f/9, 1/1000.