July has been cooler than last year and we spent a couple of weeks at the island of Gotland and visited some new places.
Greylag Goose (Grågås, Anser anser)
Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö, July 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 470mm, f/7.6, 1/1250s, ISO 320
Tufted Duck (Vigg, Aythya fuligula)
Roma returdammar, Roma, Gotland, July 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
Common Eider (Ejder, Somateria mollissima)
Folhammar, Ljugarn, Gotland, July 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 280
Red-breasted Merganser (Småskrake, Mergus serrator)
Folhammar, Ljugarn, Gotland, July 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 410mm, f/7.6, 1/2000s, ISO 450
Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping, Podiceps cristatus)
Björkvik, Färentuna, Färingsö, July 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 250
Great Egret (Ägretthäger, Ardea alba)
Storsund, Gothem, Gotland, July 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 5000
White-tailed Eagle (Havsörn, Haliaeetus albicilla)
Roma returdammar, Roma, Gotland, July 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
Red Kite (Röd glada, Milvus milvus)
Garde, Gotland, July 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
Western Marsh Harrier (Brun kärrhök, Circus aeruginosus)
Storsund, Gothem, Gotland, July 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 1600
Eurasian Hobby (Lärkfalk, Falco subbuteo)
Roma returdammar, Roma, Gotland, July 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 160
Peregrine Falcon (Pilgrimsfalk, Falco peregrinus)
I know, this is cheating so I’m not counting it as a new bird. It’s stuffed and from the museum.
Stora Karlsö, Gotland, July 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 140mm, f/6.3, 1/1600s, ISO 8000
Pied Avocet (Skärfläcka, Recurvirostra avosetta)
Grötlingboholme naturreservat, Grötlingbo, Gotland, July 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 200
Northern Lapwing (Tofsvipa, Vanellus vanellus)
Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö, July 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 470mm, f/7.6, 1/1250s, ISO 450
Dunlin (Kärrsnäppa, Calidris alpina)
Nabbens fiskeläge, När, Gotland, July 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, 1/3200s, ISO 1600
Curlew Sandpiper (Spovsnäppa, Calidris ferruginea) – NEW!!!
Nabbens fiskeläge, När, Gotland, July 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, 1/3200s, ISO 1600
Common Snipe (Enkelbeckasin, Gallinago gallinago)
Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö, July 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1250s, ISO 1000
Common Sandpiper (Drillsnäppa, Actitis hypoleucos)
Roma returdammar, Roma, Gotland, July 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
Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås, Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
Folhammar, Ljugarn, Gotland, July 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 250
Arctic Tern (Silvertärna, Sterna paradisaea)
Nabbens fiskeläge, När, Gotland, July 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 1000mm, f/11, 1/2500s, ISO 450
Common Murre (Sillgrissla, Uria aalge)
Stora Karlsö, Gotland, July 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 290mm, f/7.1, 1/2500s, ISO 5600
Razorbill (Tordmule, Alca torda)
Stora Karlsö, Gotland, July 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 330mm, f/7.1, 1/1600s, ISO 720
Common Swift (Tornseglare, Apus apus)
Björkvik, Färentuna, Färingsö, July 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 310mm, f/7.1, 1/3200s, ISO 1600
Eurasian Skylark (Sånglärka, Alauda arvensis)
Nabbens fiskeläge, När, Gotland, July 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 1000mm, f/11, 1/2500s, ISO 640
Barn Swallow (Ladusvala, Hirundo rustica)
Björkvik, Färentuna, Färingsö, July 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 7200
Common House Martin (Hussvala, Delichon urbicum)
Stora Karlsö, Gotland, July 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 2500
Meadow Pipit (Ängspiplärka, Anthus pratensis)
Nabbens fiskeläge, När, Gotland, July 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 1000mm, f/11, 1/2500s, ISO 900
Northern Wheatear (Stenskvätta, Oenanthe oenanthe)
Stora Karlsö, Gotland, July 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 5000
Common Blackbird (Koltrast, Turdus merula)
Roma returdammar, Roma, Gotland, July 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
Sedge Warbler (Sävsångare, Acrocephalus schoenobaenus)
Roma returdammar, Roma, Gotland, July 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
Willow Warbler (Lövsångare, Phylloscopus trochilus)
Garde, Gotland, July 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
Red-backed Shrike (Törnskata, Lanius collurio)
Hoburgen, Gotland, July 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
Hooded Crow (Gråkråka, Corvus cornix)
Garde, Gotland, July 2022 .Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 410mm, f/7.6, 1/2000s, ISO 5600
Common Starling (Stare, Sturnus vulgaris)
Stora Karlsö, Gotland, July 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
Tavi's Birds 