A chilly Spring this year. I started attending a second Tuesday (early morning) club, out on the Mälarö islands (MOF in photo captions below). We also had a short visit to the island of Gotland over Easter. But now it’s time to start packing for the trip down to the Österlen in the south of Sweden for the next two weeks.
Barnacle Goose (Vitkindad gås, Branta leucopsis)
Djaupdy, När, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/2000s, ISO 720
Djaupdy, När, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/1250s, ISO 200
Common Shelduck (Gravand, Tadorna tadorna)
Närsakers fågeltorn, Lausviken, Lau, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 20 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 1000mm, f/11, 1/1600s, ISO 720
Gadwall (Snatterand, Mareca strepera)
MOFs tisdagsklubb, Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 1000
Northern Shoveler (Skedand, Spatula clypeata)
MOFs tisdagsklubb, Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 400
Eurasian Teal (Kricka, Anas crecca)
MOFs tisdagsklubb, Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 400
Djaupdy, När, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/2000s, ISO 900
Garganey (Årta, Spatula querquedula) – NEW!!!
Too long distance for a good photo, even with this heavy crop.
MOFs tisdagsklubb, Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 640
Common Merganser (Storskrake, Mergus merganser)
♂ – Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 1600
♀ – Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 720
Common Pheasant (Fasan, Phasianus colchicus)
MOFs tisdagsklubb, Svartsjöviken, Färingsö, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO 4000
Little Grebe (Smådopping, Tachybaptus ruficollis)
MOFs tisdagsklubb, Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 1400
Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping, Podiceps cristatus)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 800
Great Cormorant (Storskarv, Phalacrocorax carbo)
Djaupdy, När, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/2000s, ISO 900
White-tailed Eagle (Havsörn, Haliaeetus albicilla)
MOFs tisdagsklubb, Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 320
Western Osprey (Fiskgjuse, Pandion haliaetus)
MOFs tisdagsklubb, Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 320
Golden Eagle (Kungsörn, Aquila chrysaetos)
Garde, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 280
Western Marsh Harrier (Brun kärrhök, Circus aeruginosus)
MOFs tisdagsklubb, Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 360
Eurasian Oystercatcher (Strandskata, Haematopus ostralegus)
Djaupdy, När, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 640
Pied Avocet (Skärfläcka, Recurvirostra avosetta)
Djaupdy, När, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/2000s, ISO 800
Common Ringed Plover (Större strandpipare, Charadrius hiaticula)
Hiding in the grass…
Närsakers fågeltorn, Lausviken, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 20 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 1000mm, f/11, 1/1600s, ISO 720
Northern Lapwing (Tofsvipa, Vanellus vanellus)
Närsakers fågeltorn, Lausviken, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 450
Eurasian Whimbrel (Småspov, Numenius phaeopus)
Far away, hard to focus on among the grass, heavily cropped picture.
Djaupdy, När, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 560
Eurasian Curlew (Storspov, Numenius arquata)
Djaupdy, När, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/3200s, ISO 3600
Common Redshank (Rödbena, Tringa totanus)
Närsakers fågeltorn, Lausviken, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 720
Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås, Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
Lausvikens badplats, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 1100
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Silltrut, Larus fuscus)
MOFs tisdagsklubb, Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 400
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Större hackspett, Dendrocopos major)
Nockebyhov, Bromma, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO 400
Eurasian Skylark (Sånglärka, Alauda arvensis)
Djaupdy, När, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/2000s, ISO 450
Meadow Pipit (Ängspiplärka, Anthus pratensis)
Djaupdy, När, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 360
White Wagtail (Sädesärla, Motacilla alba)
Närsholmens fyr, När, Gotland, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at 700mm, f/8, 1/1250s, ISO 180
European Robin (Rödhake, Erithacus rubecula)
Tisdagsklubben, Lilljansskogen, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 1000
Song Thrush (Taltrast, Turdus philomelos)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 8000
Goldcrest (Kungsfågel, Regulus regulus)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 5600
Eurasian Wren (Gärdsmyg, Troglodytes troglodytes)
Judarskogens naturreservat, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 7200
Eurasian Blue Tit (Blåmes, Cyanistes caeruleus)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 2200
European Crested Tit (Tofsmes, Lophophanes cristatus)
Tisdagsklubben, Lilljansskogen, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 900
Eurasian Nuthatch (Nötväcka, Sitta europaea)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO 1000
Eurasian Treecreeper (Trädkrypare, Certhia familiaris)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 720
Eurasian Jay (Nötskrika, Garrulus glandarius)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 1400
Common Chaffinch (Bofink, Fringilla coelebs)
Tisdagsklubben, Skogskyrkogården, Stockholm, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 8000
European Goldfinch (Steglits, Carduelis carduelis)
Tisdagsklubben, Skogskyrkogården. Stockholm, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 720
European Greenfinch (Grönfink, Chloris chloris)
Tisdagsklubben, Lilljansskogen, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 320
Hawfinch (Stenknäck, Coccothraustes coccothraustes)
Tisdagsklubben, Lilljansskogen, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, April 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 1100
Tavi's Birds 