A month that started out windy with a trip to the island of Gotland. Continued relatively cool with a stay at Färingsö and ended with heavy rains.

Greylag Goose (Grågås, Anser anser)

Närshamn, När, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 310mm, f/7.1, 1/1250s, ISO 140

Common Shelduck (Gravand, Tadorna tadorna)

Ekstakusten, Eksta, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 680mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 2200

Ekstakusten, Eksta, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 680mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 1100

Common Eider (Ejder, Somateria mollissima)

♀ – Ekstakusten, Eksta, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 800

Ekstakusten, Eksta, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 1600

Black-throated Loon (Storlom, Gavia arctica)

Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, 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

Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping, Podiceps cristatus)

Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö, July 2023.

Nikon 1 V2, handheld. 1 NIKKOR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 VR. Shot at 110mm, f/7.1, 1/500s, ISO 160

Red-necked Grebe (Gråhakedopping, Podiceps grisegena)

With a couple of Coot’s (Sothönor) in the front.

Stånga returvattendammar,Stånga, Gotland, July 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

Grey Heron (Gråhäger, Ardea cinerea)

Lausviken, Lau, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 2500

Western Osprey (Fiskgjuse, Pandion haliaetus)

Way too long distance for a decent shot, but still…

Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 320

Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Sparvhök, Accipiter nisus)

This young fellow sat on the dirt road about 100 meters in front of us as we came driving. It started flying straight at us, so I slowed down and eventually came to a halt as it continued towards us. It than landed on the hood of the car and sat there chatting at us. I walked out to the trunk of the car to fetch the camera but when I sneaked around the car to get a shot, it flew up into the trees. I wonder if its beak is injured – in which case it couldn’t have ended well.

Petarve, Garde, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 5000

Eurasian Oystercatcher (Strandskata, Haematopus ostralegus)

Ekstakusten, Eksta, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 900

Ekstakusten, Eksta, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 720

Pied Avocet (Skärfläcka, Recurvirostra avosetta)

Lausviken, Lau, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 410mm, f/10, 1/1250s, ISO 500

Ekstakusten,Eksta, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 460mm, f/10, 1/1250s, ISO 400

Ekstakusten,Eksta, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 420mm, f/10, 1/1250s, ISO 640

Common Ringed Plover (Större strandpipare, Charadrius hiaticula)

Furilden, Slite, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 630mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 450

Northern Lapwing (Tofsvipa, Vanellus vanellus)

Lausviken, Lau, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 1600

Dunlin (Kärrsnäppa, Calidris alpina)

Ekstakusten, Eksta, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 1600

Eurasian Whimbrel (Småspov, Numenius phaeopus)

Ekstakusten,Eksta, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 2200

Ekstakusten,Eksta, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 4000

Wood Sandpiper (Grönbena, Tringa glareola)

Svartsjö dämmme, Färingsö, Ekerö, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 4000

Common Sandpiper (Drillsnäppa, Actitis hypoleucos)

Furilden, Slite, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/3200s, ISO 5600

Spotted Redshank (Svartsnäppa, Tringa erythropus)

Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö, Ekerö, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 3600

Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås, Chroicocephalus ridibundus)

Lausviken,Lau, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 720

European Herring Gull (Gråtrut, Larus argentatus)

Närsholmen, När, Gotland, July 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 450

Great Black-backed Gull (Havstrut, Larus marinus)

Närshamn, När, Gotland, July 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

Little Tern (Småtärna, Sternula albifrons)

Furilden, Slite, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1600s, ISO 1600

Common Tern (Fisktärna, Sterna hirundo)

Ekstakusten,Eksta,Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 660mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 500

Arctic Tern (Silvertärna, Sterna paradisaea)

Ekstakusten, Eksta, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 680mm, f/11, 1/1250s, ISO 1100

Holm hällar, Vamlingbo, Gotland, July 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, IS0 280

Common Swift (Tornseglare, Apus apus)

Furilden, Slite, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 470mm, f/10, 1/2000s, IS0 360

European Green Woodpecker (Gröngöling, Picus viridis)

A juvenile one.

Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö, July 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, IS0 2800

Woodlark (Trädlärka, Lullula arborea)

Torsburgen, Katthammarsvik, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, IS0 640

Barn Swallow (Ladusvala, Hirundo rustica)

Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 430mm, f/10, 1/2000s, IS0 800

Western House Martin (Hussvala, Delichon urbicum)

2024-02-20: Updated english name (from”Common house martin”)

Furilden, Slite, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 300mm, f/9.5, 1/3200s, IS0 6400

Furilden, Slite, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 470mm, f/10, 1/3200s, IS0 6400

White Wagtail (Sädesärla, Motacilla alba)

Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/2000s, IS0 7200

Northern Wheatear (Stenskvätta, Oenanthe onanthe)

♂ – Grogarnsberget, Katthammarsvik, Gotland, July 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, IS0 160

♀ – Grogarnsberget, Katthammarsvik, Gotland, July 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, IS0 1250

Eurasian Blue Tit (Blåmes, Cyanistes caeruleus)

Robbenarve, Garde, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, IS0 1100

Hooded Crow (Gråkråka, Corvus corone cornix)

2025-06-26: Changed name to adhere to new global international standard (AviList). Also clarified the subspecies.

Närsholmen, När, Gotland, July 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, IS0 220

Common Starling (Stare, Sturnus vulgaris)

Ekstakusten, Eksta, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 680mm, f/11, 1/1250s, IS0 2000

European Greenfinch (Grönfink, Chloris chloris)

Robbenarve, Garde, Gotland, July 2023.

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-2.0x. Shot at 800mm, f/11, 1/1250s, IS0 1250

Yellowhammer (Gulsparv, Emberiza citrinella)

Närsholmen, När, Gotland, July 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, IS0 1250

Närsholmen, När, Gotland, July 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, IS0 1600