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►Väderskär 2012◄

A trip with Johannes Rydström to the outpost in Loftahammar Archipelago, an island called Väderskär. The island is the first sight for migrating birds, crossing the Baltic sea.
The mist gives the rocks a magic dazzle. Evening on the island Our fisherman, Anders on Long Island The old chapel on Väderskär. Still used for weddings. Willow Warbler
One of many hundred Willow Warblers the first day Yellow Wagtail, ssp. Thunbergi White wagtail Johannes searching the sea for birds Spotted Flycatcher
Pallid Harrier hunting in the mist, a real stunner! Pallid Harrier hunting in the mist, a real stunner! Common Redstart, male Female Red-backed Shrike Johannes photographing a Common Whitethroat
Arctic Tern, successful fisher This is what the migrating birds first see when arriving to Väderskär from the Baltic sea. Lesser Whitethroat Tree Pipit singing in the rain Velvet Scoter, male
Velvet Scoters Just an ordinary dinner on Väderskär Sunset under an impressive bank of clouds Throwing some pigs and drinking wine. Johannes making an effort photgraphing the sunset
Local Eiders passing by the lighthouse on Erskär Red-backed Shrike, female Northern Wheatear seeking food among the boathouses Adam & Eve orchid (Dactylorhiza latifolia) Whinchat
House Martin gathering material for its nest Arctic Skua giving the Herring Gull a hard time Väderskär glowing Storm and sun at the same time The colours of the sky
This bird roared through the skies Mallard Hmm... Life on Väderskär is not always a bed of roses! Sunrise over Erskär