A Fast Bird

I've always wanted to capture a swallow in flight but that takes some doing as they are very fast indeed. So this is my best result so far. I hope to get something better in the future than this barn swallow that where chasing insects.

Spread Those Wings

Spring is the time for the young seagulls to spread their wings and just fly.

Hovering

The hooded seagull here was hovering over the water trying to catch some lunch.

Eggs in the Nest

The great crested grebes from yesterday have already been busy; the egg (or maybe eggs) is already in the nest and should be hatching soon. 

Shaking

The great crested grebes here enjoyed the nice spring weather in Copenhagen as they fished for their breakfast.

The Wild Duck Chase

The beginning of the wild duck chase from yesterday was here; trouble was brewing in the local duck pond as the mallards were trying to see who was the strongest and best. It is springtime after all...

Low Flying

I know, this photo is blurry and out of focus, but I like it anyway, mainly because of the surprise when I saw it on the screen and realized I'd captured just the right wings of the three mallards. I'd been out shooting in the local park when I saw these three ducks chase each other all over so I started panning and shooting, getting quite a few photos of trees, bushes and the occasional duck in flight. The result was nowhere near what 'd hoped, except for this one.

Yippi!

Another pic of white wagtails, this one during their courtship. These ones I saw in Valbyparken almost dancing around eachother

A Fast Duckling

The first of the ducklings has already been hatched and they are out discovering the new dangerous world. This one had been adventuring a bit too much so Mother Duck was out of sight, and then the scary photographer came. Needless to say the family was soon reunited.

Don't Look at the Sun

It's often said that you shouldn't photograph the sun without some very dark filters on as it can damage both sensor and eye, but I nevertheless do it from time to time as I think it can add some heat to the feel of the pic. This one from Tivoli in Copenhagen was one of those times where I think adding the sun in the frame made for a better photo than with just the tulips. I was quick about it though.

A weed

Considered a weed by most people, a field of blooming dandelions is a pretty sight nonetheless. I caught these ones at my local park where the gardeners obviously either hadn't had the time to root them out or they decided that they didn't do any harm here. In Danish they are called mælkebøtter (lit. milk buckets) or løvetand (lion's tooth).

Not the Swan Lake

This swan couple has decided to nest at one of the busiest tourist places in Copenhagen; just off Langelinje with the Little Mermaid and right next to the Gefion Fountain. I guess they're not concerned about the throngs of camera touting people passing by while they're nesting.

Diving Again

A few days ago I showed you one hooded seagull taking a dive and here's another. I'd like to try to get them as they hit the water, but I haven't quite got the timing right yet.

Landing

Yesterday's hooded crow decided to land on the stones lining the coast at Valbyparken.

Hooded Crow

The hooded crow came low flying over the water off Valbyparken in Copenhagen. They are the true rulers of the parks around here as they bully birds, dogs and people alike when they feel they get too close.