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, and 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 and riverine woodland gives ample cover and perching opportunity for capturing this species against a typically Nordic, wintry setting. Patience and a longer lens are recommended, as with much boreal forest photography in this part of Sweden.