Willow Tit at Skellefteå

Skellefteå, where the Skellefteälven river meets the Gulf of Bothnia in Västerbotten County, offers photographers a chance to work within genuine taiga habitat, its boreal forest, mire, & river valley terrain forming part of the wider northern Scandinavian taiga zone favoured by Willow Tit. Those joining Northern Sweden's Eagles In Winter will find this a rewarding supporting subject amid the region's forested backdrop, particularly through March when the itinerary passes through the area. The mix of dense conifer stands & riverine woodland gives ample cover & perching opportunity for capturing this species against a typically Nordic, wintry setting. Patience & a longer lens are recommended, as with much boreal forest photography in this part of Sweden.