A luxury four day trip to beautiful Österlen with single room accomodation and breakfast + dinner included. Led by Henrik W, we observed around 135 bird species, but I was of course not able to photograph them all. And as usual, some of the ones I did get, are not identifyable by the image – you’ll have to trust us.
Thursday, May 25
Bar-tailed Godwit (Myrspov, Limosa lapponica) – NEW!!!
Lomma kustdammar, Lomma, Skåne, 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, 1/640s, ISO 180
Greylag Goose (Grågås, Anser anser)
Lomma kustdammar, Lomma, Skåne, 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, 1/640s, ISO 320
Red-breasted Merganser (Småskrake, Mergus serrator)
Lomma kustdammar, Lomma, Skåne, 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, 1/640s, ISO 160
Common Reed Bunting (Sävsparv, Emberiza schoeniclus)
Löddeåns mynnings naturreservat, Lomma, Skåne, 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, 1/640s, ISO 125
Sedge Warbler (Sävsångare, Acrocephalus schoenobaenus)
We were looking for, and saw a White-spotted Bluethroat. It dived inte the reeds and I thought I got a picture of it when I saw a movement. But…
Löddeåns mynnings naturreservat, Lomma, Skåne, 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, 1/640s, ISO 360
Western Osprey (Fiskgjuse, Pandion haliaetus)
Fulltofta naturreservat, Hörby, Skåne, 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, 1/640s, ISO 110
Black-necked Grebe (Svarthalsad dopping, Podiceps nigricollis) – NEW!!!
Fulltofta naturreservat, Hörby, Skåne, 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, 1/160s, ISO 800
Common Tern (Fisktärna, Sterna hirundo)
Fulltofta naturreservat, Hörby, Skåne, 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, 1/1600s, ISO 450
European Pied Flycatcher (Svartvit flugsnappare, Ficedula hypoleuca)
Fulltofta naturreservat, Hörby, Skåne, 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, 1/1600s, ISO 6400
White Stork (Vit stork, Ciconia ciconia) – NEW!!!
Fulltofta storkhägn, Hörby, Skåne, 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 1800
European Honey Buzzard (Bivråk, Pernis apivorus)
Klingavälsåns dalgångs naturreservat, Sjöbo, Skåne, 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, 1/640s, ISO 100
Red Kite (Röd glada, Milvus milvus)
Klingavälsåns dalgångs naturreservat, Sjöbo, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 400
Amerikansk kricka (Anas crecca carolinensis; American Green-winged Teal) – NEW!!!
2025-06-26: Changed name to adhere to new global international standard (AviList). Also clarified the subspecies.
Klingavälsåns dalgångs naturreservat, Sjöbo, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 500
Common Cuckoo (Gök, Cuculus canorus) – NEW!!!
Klingavälsåns dalgångs naturreservat, Sjöbo, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 500
Friday May 26
Woodlark (Trädlärka, Lullula arborea)
Drakamöllans naturreservat.Brösarp, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 2200
Eurasian Skylark (Sånglärka, Alauda arvensis)
Drakamöllans naturreservat.Brösarp, Skåne, 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, 1/1600s, ISO 1250
Common Redshank (Rödbena, Tringa totanus)
Äspets naturreservat, Åhus, Skåne, 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, 1/1600s, ISO 1800
Äspets naturreservat, Åhus, Skåne, 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 900
Northern Lapwing (Tofsvipa, Vanellus vanellus)
Yes, accompanied by a Common Ringed Plover (Större strandpipare, Charadrius hiaticula).
Äspets naturreservat, Åhus, Skåne, 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, 1/1600s, ISO 1400
Dunlin (Kärrsnäppa, Calidris alpina)
Äspets naturreservat, Åhus, Skåne, 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, 1/1600s, ISO 2000
Sanderling (Sandlöpare, Calidris alba) – NEW!!!
Äspets naturreservat, Åhus, Skåne, 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, 1/1600s, ISO 1800
Pied Avocet (Skärfläcka, Recurvirostra avosetta)
Äspets naturreservat, Åhus, Skåne, 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 560
Common Ringed Plover (Större strandpipare, Charadrius hiaticula)
Äspets naturreservat, Åhus, Skåne, 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 560
Greylag Goose (Grågås, Anser anser)
Äspets naturreservat, Åhus, Skåne, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 610mm, f/11, 1/1600s, ISO 400
Common Swift (Tornseglare, Apus apus)
Äspets naturreservat, Åhus, Skåne, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 680mm, f/11, 1/1600s, ISO 560
Common Crane (Trana, Grus grus)
Herculesreservatet, Vattenriket, Kristianstad, Skåne, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1600s, ISO 180
Black Tern (Svarttärna, Chlidonias niger) – NEW!!!
Herculesreservatet, Vattenriket, Kristianstad, Skåne, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1600s, ISO 1100
Eurasian Coot (Sothöna, Fulica atra)
Karpalundsdammarna, Vattenriket, Kristianstad, Skåne, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 650mm, f/11, 1/2000s, ISO 2500
Western Marsh Harrier (Brun kärrhök, Circus aeruginosus)
Håslöfs ängar naturreservat, Vattenriket, Kristianstad, Skåne, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/2000s, ISO 500
Håslöfs ängar naturreservat, Vattenriket, Kristianstad, Skåne, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 440mm, f/10, 1/2000s, ISO 500
Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås, Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
Håslöfs ängar naturreservat, Vattenriket, Kristianstad, Skåne, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/2000s, ISO 1800
Black-tailed Godwit (Rödspov, Limosa limosa) – NEW!!!
Håslövs ängar naturreservat, Vattenriket, Kristianstad, Skåne, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/2000s, ISO 1800
Western Yellow Wagtail (Gulärla, Motacilla flava)
2025-06-26: Changed name to adhere to new global international standard (AviList).
Håslöfs ängar naturreservat, Vattenriket, Kristianstad, Skåne, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/2000s, ISO 1600
Grey Wagtail (Forsärla, Motacilla cinerea)
Forsakar naturreservat, Degeberga, Skåne, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/640s, ISO 8000
Whinchat (Buskskvätta, Saxicola rubetra)
Forsakar naturreservat, Brösarp, Skåne, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/640s, ISO 1000
Saturday May 27
Rise and shine at 5 a.m. to try to catch the Tawny Pipit (Fältpiplärka, Anthus campestris).
Från vänster: Jarl, Rolf, Henrik, Karin och Cecilia. Drakamöllans naturreservat, Brösarp, Skåne, May 2023.OnePlus Nord2. Shot at 5.99mm, f/1.88, 1/100s, ISO 106
European Green Woodpecker (Gröngöling, Picus viridis)
Drakamöllans naturreservat, Brösarp, Skåne, 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, 1/640s, ISO 8000
Tawny Pipit (Fältpiplärka, Anthus campestris) – NEW!!!
Drakamöllans naturreservat, Brösarp, Skåne, 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 5000
Drakamöllans naturreservat, Brösarp, Skåne, 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 400
Woodlark (Trädlärka, Lullula arborea)
Drakamöllans naturreservat, Brösarp, Skåne, 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 8000
Grey Wagtail (Forsärla, Motacilla cinerea)
Blåherremölla, Degeberga, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 720
White Wagtail (Sädesärla, Motacilla alba)
Juleboda, Degeberga, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 280
Eurasian Chaffinch (Bofink, Fringilla coelebs)
2024-02-20: Updated english name (from “Common chaffinch”)
We looked for, and saw, the European Serin (Gulhämpling; Serinus serinus), but I only captured this.
Björket, Kivik, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 1800
European Herring Gull (Gråtrut, Larus argentatus)
Simrishamns hamn, Skåne, May 2023.Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 300mm, f/7.1, 1/1250s, ISO 500
Black Redstart (Svart rödstjärt, Phoenicurus ochruros)
Simrishamns hamn, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 720
Common Rosefinch (Rosenfink, Carpodacus erythrinus)
Simris strandängar naturreservat, Simrishamn, Skåne, May 2023.OnePlus Nord2. Shot at 5.59mm, f/1.88, 1/2506s, ISO 108
Simris strandängar naturreservat, Simrishamn, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 280
Common Linnet (Hämpling, Linaria cannabina)
Simris strandängar naturreservat, Simrishamn, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 280
Northern Wheatear (Stenskvätta, Oenanthe oenanthe)
Gislövshammar, Östra Nöbbelöv, Skåne, 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, 1/1600s, ISO 640
Corn Bunting (Kornsparv, Emberiza calandra) – NEW!!!
Norr Östra Hoby, Simrishamn, Skåne, 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, 1/2500s, ISO 1400
European Honey Buzzard (Bivråk, Pernis apivorus)
Hagestads naturreservat, Löderup, Skåne, 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, 1/2500s, ISO 1250
Golden Eagle (Kungsörn, Aquila chrysaetos)
Stenby bird sanctuary, Lyckås, Fyledalen, Skåne, 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 360
Stenby bird sanctuary, Lyckås, Fyledalen, Skåne, 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 320
European Honey Buzzard (Bivråk, Pernis apivorus)
Stenby bird sanctuary, Lyckås, Fyledalen, Skåne, 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 360
Stenby bird sanctuary, Lyckås, Fyledalen, Skåne, 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 320
Last dinner with the team and entertained by our wonderful hostess Ingalill.
Drakamöllans naturreservat, Brösarp, Skåne, May 2023.OnePlus Nord2. Shot at 5.59mm, f/1.88, 1/50s, ISO 171
Sunday, May 28
Leaving our accomadation at Drakamöllan.
Drakamöllans naturreservat, Brösarp, Skåne, May 2023.OnePlus Nord2. Shot at 5.59mm, f/1.88, 1/433s, ISO 102
Sand Martin (Backsvala, Riparia riparia)
Vombs vattenverk, Vomb, Skåne, 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, 1/3200s, ISO 900
Vombs vattenverk, Vomb, Skåne, 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, 1/3200s, ISO 450
Whinchat (Buskskvätta, Saxicola rubetra)
Vombs vattenverk, Vomb, Skåne, 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 450
Meadow Pipit (Ängspiplärka, Anthus pratensis)
Vombs vattenverk, Vomb, Skåne, 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 450
European Stonechat (Svarthakad buskskvätta, Saxicola rubicola) – NEW!!!
Vombs vattenverk, Vomb, Skåne, 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, 1/1600, ISO 1100
Red Kite (Röd glada, Milvus milvus)
Vombs vattenverk, Vomb, Skåne, 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, 1/1600s, ISO 320
Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås, Chroicocephalus ridibundus & Great Cormorant (Storskarv, Phalacrocorax carbo)
Silvåkratornet, Krankesjöns naturreservat, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 400
Sedge Warbler (Sävsångare, Acrocephalus schoenobaenus)
Silvåkratornet, Krankesjöns naturreservat, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 450
Mute Swan (Knölsvan, Cygnus olor)
Näsbyholmsjön, Skurup, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 450
Northern Shoveler (Skedand, Spatula clypeata)
Näsbyholmsjön, Skurup, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 360
European Honey Buzzard (Bivråk, Pernis apivorus)
Börringe mad, Skurup, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 280
Common Whitethroat (Törnsångare, Curruca communis)
Börringe mad, Skurup, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 1800
örringe mad, Skurup, Skåne, 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, 1/1250s, ISO 640
Tavi's Birds 