A busy month concludes with grand kid duties at lake Yxningen and trips around that area as well as some birding around home.

Mute Swan (Knölsvan, Cygnus olor)

Harstena, Gryt skärgård, Valdemarsvvik, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 500mm, f/8, 1/1250s, ISO 720

Greylag Goose (Grågås, Anser anser)

Drottningholms slottspark, Lovö, Ekerö, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 400mm, f/7.6, 1/600s, ISO 3200

Barnacle Goose (Vitkindad gås, Branta leucopsis)

Drottningholms slottspark, Lovö, Ekerö, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/600s, ISO 1600

Common Eider (Ejder, Somateria mollissima)

…with a couple of Oystercatchers in the background.

Gryts skärgård, Valdemarsvik, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/2500s, ISO 720

Black-throated Loon (Storlom, Gavia arctica)

Yxningen, Gusum, Valdemarsvik, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, 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

Yxningen, Gusum, Valdemarsvik, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1250s, ISO 1000

Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping, Podiceps cristatus)

Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/800s, ISO 1800

Gryt skärgård, Valdemarsvik, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, 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

Valdemarsviks hamn, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1250s, ISO 1250

Great Cormorant (Storskarv, Phalacrocorax carbo)

Gryt skärgård, Valdemarsvik, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, 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

Grey Heron (Gråhäger, Ardea cinerea)

Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/800s, ISO 250

Tyrislöt, Söderköping, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, 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

Tyrislöt, Söderköping, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1250s, ISO 125

Red Kite (Röd glada, Milvus milvus)

Valdemarsviks hamn, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. 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 Buzzard (Ormvråk, Buteo buteo)

Yxningen, Gusum, Valdemarsvik, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, 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

Eurasian Coot (Sothöna, Fulica atra)

Drottningholms slottspark, Lovö, Ekerö, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 2800

Eurasian Oystercatcher (Strandskata, Haematopus ostralegus)

Gryt skärgård, Valdemarsvik, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, 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

Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås, Chroicocephalus ridibundus)

Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 460mm, f/7.6, 1/800s, ISO 110

Mew Gull (Fiskmås, Larus canus)

Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 440mm, f/7.6, 1/800s, ISO 110

Common Tern (Fisktärna, Sterna hirundo)

Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 460mm, f/7.6, 1/800s, ISO 720

Gryt skärgård, Valdemarsvik, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/2500s, ISO 720

Common Swift (Tornseglare, Apus apus)

Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 250mm, f/6.7, 1/800s, ISO 560

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Större hackspett, Dendrocopos major)

Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, 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

Barn Swallow (Ladusvala, Hirundo rustica)

Harstena, Gryt skärgård, Valdemarsvik, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, 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 Robin (Rödhake, Erithacus rubecula)

Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 12800

Fieldfare (Björktrast, Turdus pilaris)

Drottningholms slottspark, Lovö, Ekerö, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO 500

Common Blackbird (Koltrast, Turdus merula)

Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/800s, ISO 5000

Eurasian Wren (Gärdsmyg, Troglodytes troglodytes)

Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/800s, ISO 12600

Great Tit (Talgoxe, Parus major)

Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, 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

Eurasian Nuthatch (Nötväcka, Sitta europaea)

Drottningholms slottspark, Lovö, Ekerö, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO 2500

Drottningholms slottspark, Lovö, Ekerö, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO 2500

Drottningholms slottspark, Lovö, Ekerö, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO 2800

Eurasian Magpie (Skata, Pica pica)

Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, 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

Common Starling (Stare, Sturnus vulgaris)

Drottningholms slottspark,Lovö, Ekerö, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, 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

European Goldfinch (Steglits, Carduelis carduelis)

Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, 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

Yxningen, Gusum, Valdemarsvik, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/800s, ISO 1600

Yellowhammer (Gulsparv, Emberiza citrinella)

Harstena, Gryt skärgård, Valdemarsvik, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/3200s, ISO 2000

Harstena, Gryt skärgård, Valdemarsvik, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 430mm, f/7.6, 1/3200s, ISO 2500

Another one bites the dust

Yxningen, Gusum, Valdemarsvik, June 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 140mm, f/6.3, 1/800s, ISO 2000