Things are slow this time of year. A few courageous species will be fighting the winter instead of migrating. And this was another month rich in precipation, the last couple of days in the form of snow.
Mute Swan (Knölsvan, Cygnus olor)
Råstasjön, Solna, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1250s, ISO 1400
Greylag Goose (Grågås, Anser anser) & Canada Goose (Kanadagås, Branta canadensis)
Råstasjön, Solna, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1250s, ISO 450
Tufted Duck (Vigg, Aythya fuligula)
Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/800s, ISO 720
Common Merganser (Storskrake, Mergus merganser)
Råstasjön, Solna, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/800s, ISO 1250
Grey Heron (Gråhäger, Ardea cinerea)
Råstasjön, Solna, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1250s, ISO 2200
Råstasjön, Solna, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1250s, ISO 6400
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Större hackspett, Dendrocopos major)
Nockebyhov, Bromma, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1000s, ISO 6400
Fieldfare (Björktrast, Turdus pilaris)
Nockebyhov, Bromma, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1000s, ISO 11400
Common Blackbird (Koltrast, Turdus merula)
Nockebyhov, Bromma, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1000s, ISO 4000
Råstasjön, Solna, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1250s, ISO 2800
Eurasian Wren (Gärdsmyg, Troglodytes troglodytes)
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1250s, ISO 10000
Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1250s, ISO 9000
Great Tit (Talgoxe, Parus major)
Nockebyhov, Bromma, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1250s, ISO 5000
Eurasian Blue Tit (Blåmes, Cyanistes caeruleus)
Nockebyhov,Bromma, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/640s, ISO 2500
Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Pilfink, Passer montanus)
Nockebyhov, Bromma, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1000s, ISO 12800
Nockebyhov, Bromma, November 2023.Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1250s, ISO 1100
Eurasian Bullfinch (Domherre, Pyrrhula pyrrhula)
I only brought my small Nikon 1 camera and shorter lenses to Hemsjö, so no close ups here (and for the next one). The Bullfinches are feeding off the ground.
Hemsjö, Bräcke, Jämtland, November 2023.Nikon 1 V2, handheld. 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2. Shot at 32mm, f/2.8, 1/800s, ISO 160
Pine Grosbeak (Tallbit, Pinicola enucleator) – NEW!!!
Should have brought my big camera and lens! The Grosbeak is down left.
Hemsjö, Bräcke, Jämtland, November 2023.Nikon 1 V2, handheld. 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2. Shot at 32mm, f/7.1, 1/250s, ISO 360
Tavi's Birds 