At last, the real Spring is here. I will leave for a birding excursion in the south of Sweden (Österlen+) in a couple of days, so this entry will not completely cover May.
Mute Swan (Knölsvan, Cygnus olor)
Tisdagsklubben, Isbladskärret, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 7200
Mallard (Gräsand, Anas platyrhynchos)
Tisdagsklubben, Stora skuggan, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 400mm, f/7.6, 1/2000s, ISO 2200
Gadwall (Snatterand, Mareca strepera)
Tisdagsklubben, Kaknässkär, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 6400
Northern Shoveler (Skedand, Spatula clypeata)
Tisdagsklubben, Isbladskärret, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 8000
Eurasian Teal (Kricka, Anas crecca)
Tisdagsklubben, Isbladskärret, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 8000
Common Pochard (Brunand, Aythya ferina)
Tisdagsklubben, Spegeldammen, Stora skuggan, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 3200
Common Goldeneye (Knipa, Bucephala clangula)
Tisdagsklubben, Lappkärret, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 6400
Common Merganser (Storskrake, Mergus merganser)
Kyrkviken, Lidingö, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 500
Horned Grebe (Svarthakedopping, Podiceps auritus)
Tisdagsklubben, Lappkärret, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/1000s, ISO 800
Little Grebe (Smådopping, Tachybaptus ruficollis)
Tisdagsklubben, Lappkärret, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/1000s, ISO 800
Wood Sandpiper (Grönbena, Tringa glareola)
Tisdagsklubben, Isbladskärret, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 6400
Common Sandpiper (Drillsnäppa, Actitis hypoleucos)
Tisdagsklubben, Kaknässkär, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 8000
Common Greenshank (Gluttsnäppa, Tringa nebularia)
Tisdagsklubben, Isbladskärret, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 8000
Mew Gull (Fiskmås, Larus canus)
Nyckelviken, Nacka, May 2023.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, 1/500s, ISO 180
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Silltrut, Larus fuscus)
Tisdagsklubben, Kaknässkär, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 4500
Nyckelviken, Nacka, May 2023.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, 1/1000s, ISO 250
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Större hackspett, Dendrocopos major)
Tisdagsklubben, Djurgårdsbrunnsviken, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 420mm, f/7.6, 1/2000s, ISO 8000
European Robin (Rödhake, Erithacus rubecula)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, May 2023.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, 1/1000s, ISO 3200
Thrush Nightingale (Näktergal, Luscinia luscinia)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, May 2023.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
Song Thrush (Taltrast, Turdus philomelos)
Tisdagsklubben, Lappkärret, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 2500
Redwing (Rödvingetrast, Turdus iliacus)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, May 2023.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, 1/1000s, ISO 8000
Fieldfare (Björktrast, Turdus pilaris)
Tisdagsklubben, Stora skuggan, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 900
Common Blackbird (Koltrast, Turdus merula)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, May 2023.Nikon at Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 640
Eurasian Blackcap (Svarthätta, Sylvia atricapilla)
♀ – Tisdagsklubben, Hundudden, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.
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, 1/2000s, ISO 2500
Wood Warbler (Grönsångare, Phylloscopus sibilatrix)
Sorry about the blurry picture…
Tisdagsklubben, Isbladskärret, Djurgården, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 8000
Eurasian Wren (Gärdsmyg, Troglodytes troglodytes)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, May 2023.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, 1/1000s, ISO 2800
European Pied Flycatcher (Svartvit flugsnappare, Ficedula hypoleuca)
Tisdagsklubben, Stora skuggan, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm, May 2023.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, 1/2000s, ISO 8000
Eurasian Nuthatch (Nötväcka, Sitta europaea)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, May 2023.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, 1/1000s, ISO 2800
Eurasian Treecreeper (Trädkrypare, Certhia familiaris)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, May 2023.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, 1/1000s, ISO 2000
Eurasian Jay (Nötskrika, Garrulus glandarius)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, May 2023.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, 1/1000s, ISO 720
Western Jackdaw (Kaja, Corvus monedula)
Nyckelviken, Nacka, May 2023.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, 1/500s, ISO 360
House Sparrow (Gråsparv, Passer domesticus)
Nockebyhov, Bromma, May 2023.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, 1/1000s, ISO 220
European Greenfinch (Grönfink, Chloris chloris)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, May 2023.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, 1/1000s, ISO 360
Eurasian Siskin (Grönsiska, Spinus spinus)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, May 2023.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, 1/1000s, ISO 560
Tavi's Birds 