Another trip down to fair Österlen via Alvesta. Spring is still late, but a number of late migrants started to arrive on the last days.

Mute Swan (Knölsvan, Cygnus olor)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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/13, 1/1250s, ISO 1600

Tommarpsån, Simrishamn, Gotland, May 2022 .

Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 320mm, f/7.1, 1/1250s, ISO 500

Greylag Goose (Grågås, Anser anser)

Salsryd, Alvesta, Småland, 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, 1/800s, ISO 1000

Barnacle Goose (Vitkindad gås, Branta leucopsis)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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/13, 1/1250s, ISO 2000

Common Shelduck (Gravand, Tadorna tadorna)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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

Glimmingehus, Österlen, Skåne, May 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

Glimmingehus, Österlen, Skåne, May 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

Mallard (Gräsand, Anas platyrhynchos)

Skillinge, Österlen, Skåne, May 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/13, 1/1250s, ISO 2500

Northern Pintail (Stjärtand, Anas acuta) – NEW!!!

I didn’t realize until too late, so a bad picture in harsh early morning light.

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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 500

Northern Shoveler (Skedand, Spatula clypeata)

Husebymaden, Alvesta, Småland, 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, 1/800s, ISO 500

Eurasian Wigeon (Bläsand, Mareca penelope)

Husebymaden, Alvesta, Småland, 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, 1/800s, ISO 400

Long-tailed Duck (Alfågel, Clangula hyemalis)

Grönet, Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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, 1/1250s, ISO 450

Grönet, Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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, 1/1250s, ISO 450

Grönet, Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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, 1/1250s, ISO 450

Common Merganser (Storskrake, Mergus merganser)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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/11, 1/1250s, ISO 640

Red-breasted Merganser (Småskrake, Mergus serrator)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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

Grey Heron (Gråhäger, Ardea cinerea)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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 1000

Red Kite (Röd glada, Milvus milvus)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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/13, 1/1250s, ISO 5000. Shot at 700mm, f/13, 1/1250s, ISO 5000

Eurasian Oystercatcher (Strandskata, Haematopus ostralegus)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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/13, 1/1250s, ISO 2200.

Pied Avocet (Skärfläcka, Recurvirostra avosetta)

Äspet, Åhus, Skåne, May 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 900.

Äspet, Åhus, Skåne, May 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 800.

Äspet, Åhus, Skåne, May 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 720.

Common Ringed Plover (Större strandpipare, Charadrius hiaticula)

Elusive guy this time.

Äspet, Åhus, Skåne, May 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 500.

Northern Lapwing (Tofsvipa, Vanellus vanellus)

Chasing a red kite.

Salsryd, Alvesta, Småland, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 200.

Dunlin (Kärrsnäppa, Calidris alpina)

The one down to the right.

Äspet, Åhus, Skåne, May 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 500.

Eurasian Whimbrel (Småspov, Numenius phaeopus)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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/11, 1/1250s, ISO 640.

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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/11, 1/1250s, ISO 640.

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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/11, 1/1250s, ISO 800.

Common Sandpiper (Drillsnäppa, Actitis hypoleucos)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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 3200.

Common Redshank (Rödbena, Tringa totanus)

Äspet, Åhus, Skåne, May 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.

Common Greenshank (Gluttsnäppa, Tringa nebularia)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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/11, 1/1250s, ISO 720.

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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/11, 1/1250s, ISO 360.

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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/11, 1/1250s, ISO 1250.

Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås, Chroicocephalus ridibundus)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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.

Mew Gull (Fiskmås, Larus canus)

Revet, Simrishamn, Österlen, Skåne, May 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, 1/1250s, ISO 500.

European Herring Gull (Gråtrut, Larus argentatus)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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.

Great Black-backed Gull (Havstrut, Larus marinus)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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/13, 1/1250s, ISO 6400.

Sandwich Tern (Kentsk tärna, Thalasseus sandvicensis)

Revet, Simrishamn, Österlen, Skåne, May 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, 1/1250s, ISO 450.

Common Wood Pigeon (Ringduva, Columba palumbus)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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, 1/3200s, ISO 900.

Eurasian Skylark (Sånglärka, Alauda arvensis)

Gislövshammar, Österlen, Skåne, May 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 560mm, f/13, 1/1250s, ISO 900.

Barn Swallow (Ladusvala, Hirundo rustica)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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, 1/3200s, ISO 1100.

Common House Martin (Hussvala, Delichon urbicum)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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, 1/3200s, ISO 640.

White Wagtail (Sädesärla, Motacilla alba)

Forsemölla, Rörum, Österlen, Skåne, May 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.

Yellow Wagtail (Gulärla, Motacilla flava)

Gislöv, Simrishamn, Österlen, Skåne, May 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.

Dunnock (Järnsparv, Prunella modularis)

Grönet, Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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.

Common Redstart (Rödstjärt, Phoenicurus phoenicurus)

♂ – Gislövshamma, Österlen, Skåne, May 2022 .

Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f13, 1/1250s, ISO 2000.

♀ – Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 2022 .

Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f8, 1/1600s, ISO 1100.

Northern Wheatear (Stenskvätta, Oenanthe oenanthe)

Grönet, Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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 500.

Common Blackbird (Koltrast, Turdus merula)

♀ – Grönet, Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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 1000.

Eurasian Blackcap (Svarthätta, Sylvia atricapilla)

♂ – Drakamöllan, Brösarp, Österlen, Skåne, May 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 2000.

Lesser Whitethroat (Ärtsångare, Curruca curruca)

Grönet, Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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 1100.

Willow Warbler (Lövsångare, Phylloscopus trochilus)

Grönet, Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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, 1/800s, ISO 640.

Common Chiffchaff (Gransångare, Phylloscopus collybita)

Salsryd, Alvesta, Småland, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 900.

European Pied Flycatcher (Svartvit flugsnappare, Ficedula hypoleuca)

Salsryd, Alvesta, Småland, May 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 8000.

Hooded Crow (Gråkråka, Corvus cornix)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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 720.

Common Linnet (Hämpling, Linaria cannabina)

♂ – Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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 3600.

♀ – Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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, 1/800s, ISO 125.

European Greenfinch (Grönfink, Chloris chloris)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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 1800.

Yellowhammer (Gulsparv, Emberiza citrinella)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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 2000.

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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.

Swedish blue duck (Svensk blå anka)

Lönashult, Alvesta, Småland, 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. Shot at 185mm, f/8, 1/800s, ISO 500.

Duck (Anka)

This guy has paired up with a mallard.

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 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 500.