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Western Jackdaw in Pildammsparken — clever eyes in the crowd
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The Western Jackdaw in Pildammsparken, Malmö, is never truly alone. Where there’s a jackdaw, there are often more — their social lives unfolding in bursts of chatter, acrobatics, and observation. But this one stood still. Watching me as much as I watched him, from a bed of sun-kissed leaves in Malmö’s greenest heart. His pale blue…
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Female Blackbird in Kungsparken — grace in shadows
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The female blackbird in Kungsparken, Malmö, doesn’t seek the spotlight like her male counterpart with his bold black feathers and golden beak. Instead, she moves through the soft shadows, blending into the earthy tones of the path, understated but just as vital. I found her quietly foraging in the hush of early morning, the light still…
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Ural Owl at Skånes Djurpark — eyes like dusk itself
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The Ural Owl at Skånes Djurpark, the zoo in the middle of Scania was nearly invisible at first. Nestled deep in the shaded corner of its enclosure, behind a curtain of birch leaves, it watched the world with a stillness that felt more ancient than animal. It didn’t move. Not a blink, not a twitch —…
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Chiffchaff in Limhamn – spring’s first soprano
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Chiffchaff in Limhamn Limestone Quarry — the name alone is enough to charm a smile out of me. I met this restless little warbler on a soft, clear morning. Its presence was revealed first by that repetitive “chiff-chaff, chiff-chaff” pulsing through the thorny undergrowth. It’s a song that marks the true beginning of spring in…
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Green-winged teal at Fulltofta – morning serenity and tranquil reflections
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Perched gracefully on a single leg, the green-winged teal at Fulltofta Nature Reserve resembled a motionless sculpture. It was enveloped in a peaceful state between rest and calmness. The morning cast a quiet stillness over the pond. This turned the petite duck into a motionless figure, blending seamlessly with its mirror-like reflection. It was…
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Great Spotted Woodpecker at Fulltofta – A Drumbeat in the Spring Forest Canopy
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The presence of the great spotted woodpecker at Fulltofta was evident long before it came into view. The rhythmic hammering reverberated through the trees like a steady heartbeat, exuding a sense of confidence and purpose. Upon finally sighting the distinctive black-and-white figure perched on a twisting birch tree, I couldn’t help but smile at…
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European Robin at Fulltofta – Morning Light, Morning Song
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The European robin at Fulltofta sang louder than my thoughts.That’s how the morning began — no wind, no footsteps, just birdsong, clear and defiant, echoing through the oaks and birch. Fulltofta in the Early Light Fulltofta Nature Reserve, tucked in the heart of Skåne, is a sanctuary for both wildlife and wanderers.At this hour,…
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🪶 House Sparrow in Sibbarp – The Unseen King of the Rooftops
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House Sparrow in coastal Sibbarp, Sweden – Some birds don’t need to be exotic to be interesting. The House Sparrow, found in gardens, gutters, and public squares across Sweden, is the kind of everyday marvel we often overlook — until one stops and stares back. The Sparrow’s Gaze – Quiet Confidence from the Rooftop Edge I…
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🐦 Blue Tit in Klagshamn – The Tiny Watcher in the Spring Canopy
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Blue Tit in Klagshamn, Sweden – They may be small, but they’re not easily missed. Especially when they want to be seen — on their terms. This Blue Tit, perched atop a slender budding branch in Klagshamn, gave me a moment of pure attitude. A Bud, a Bird, and a Blink I was watching the treetops shift…
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🦢 Mute Swan at Arriesjön – A Feathered Monarch in the Mist
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Mute swan at Arriesjön, Sweden – There are moments in wildlife photography when the subject finds you. This was one of them. Early in the fog of a quiet Swedish morning, a mute swan approached from the far end of Arriesjön, regal and unhurried, and fixed me with a stare I won’t soon forget. In that instant, I wasn’t…