An early May update as I’m going on a birding trip. May has treated us well with the last eight days on +20 C and ony a single night with frost.
Greylag Goose (Grågås, Anser anser)
This goose did a somersault under the water a number of times.
May 2024. Fysingen, Rosersberg, SigtunaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 360
May 2024. Fysingen, Rosersberg, SigtunaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 400
May 2024. Fysingen, Rosersberg, SigtunaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 360
May 2024. Fysingen, Rosersberg, SigtunaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 400
Mallard (Gräsand, Anas platyrhynchos)
May 2024. Fysingen, Rosersberg, SigtunaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 400
Eurasisisk kricka (Anas crecca crecca; Eurasian Green-winged Teal)
2025-06-26: Changed name to adhere to new global international standard (AviList). Also clarified the subspecies.
May 2024. Fysingen, Rosersberg, SigtunaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 360
Garganey (Årta, Spatula querquedula)
May 2024. Fysingen, Rosersberg, SigtunaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 360
Common Pochard (Brunand, Aythya ferina)
♂ – May 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Spegeldammen, Stora Skuggan, Natinalstadsparken, StockholmNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 450
Common Goldeneye (Knipa, Bucephala clangula)
May 2024. Björkvik, FäringsöNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 12400
Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping, Podiceps cristatus)
May 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Laduviken, Nationalstadsparken, StockholmNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 560
Grey Heron (Gråhäger, Ardea cinerea)
May 2024. Judarskogens naturreservat, BrommaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 640
Western Marsh Harrier (Brun kärrhök, Circus aeruginosus)
May 2024. Fysingen, Rosersberg, SigtunaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 360
Common Buzzard (Ormvråk, Buteo buteo)
May 2024. Björkvik, FäringsöNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 450
Eurasian Hobby (Lärkfalk, Falco subbuteo)
Catching insects and feeding.
May 2024. Svartsjö dämme, FäringsöNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 1000
May 2024. Svartsjö dämme, FäringsöNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 1100
May 2024. Svartsjö dämme, FäringsöNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 560
Northern Lapwing (Tofsvipa, Vanellus vanellus)
May 2024. Fysingen, Rosersberg, SigtunaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 320
Green Sandpiper (Skogssnäppa, Tringa ochropus) or Wood Sandpiper (Grönbena, Tringa glareola)
I found this bird in the picture of the Eurasian teal (above). I’m not able to specify it and both species had been seen at the location at the time. And fun that the Swedish names are swapped for these birds.
May 2024. Fysingen, Rosersberg, SigtunaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 320
Common Tern (Fisktärna, Sterna hirundo)
May 2024. Svartsjö dämme, FäringsöNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 2200
Stock Dove (Skogsduva, Columba oenas)
May 2024. Rolf-vandring, Skogskyrkogården, StockholmNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 2800
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Mindre hackspett, Dryobates minor)
May 2024. Judarskogens naturreservat, BrommaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 2000
Northern Wheatear (Stenskvätta, Oenanthe oenanthe)
May 2024. Rolf-vandring, Skogskyrkogården,StockholmNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 1100
Whinchat (Buskskvätta, Saxicola rubetra)
May 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Stora skuggan, Natonalstadsparken,StockholmNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 250
Redwing (Rödvingetrast, Turdus iliacus)
May 2024. Judarskogens naturreservat, BrommaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 12800
Spotted Flycatcher (Grå flugsnappare, Muscicapa striata)
May 2024. Rolf-vandring, Skogskyrkogården, StockholmNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 2500
Hooded Crow (Gråkråka, Corvus corone cornix)
2025-06-26: Changed name to adhere to new global international standard (AviList). Also clarified the subspecies.
May 2024. Rolf-vandring, Skogskyrkogården,StockholmNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 1000
Northern Raven (Korp, Corvus corax)
May 2024. Rolf-vandring, Skogskyrkogården, StockholmNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 1100
Two of four young ones waiting to be fed.
May 2024. Rolf-vandring, Skogskyrkogården, StockholmNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 1800
Common Starling (Stare, Sturnus vulgaris)
May 2024. Fysingen, Rosersberg, SigtunaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 250
Eurasian Chaffinch (Bofink, Fringilla coelebs)
♂ – May 2024. Judarskogens naturreservat, BrommaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 9000
♀ – May 2024. Rolf-vandring, Skogskyrkogården, StockholmNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 12800
European Goldfinch (Steglits, Carduelis carduelis)
May 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Laduviken, Nationalstadsparken, StockholmNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 800
Hawfinch (Stenknäck, Coccothraustes coccothraustes)
May 2024. Rolf-vandring, Skogskyrkogården, StockholmNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 12800
Common Reed Bunting (Sävsparv, Emberiza schoeniclus)
May 2024. Fysingen, Rosersberg, SigtunaNikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 200
Tavi's Birds 
Jäkla fina bilder…igen Tavi. Man blir ju nästan som lite bortskämd av din imponerande kontinuitet i detta.
Blir ju extra spännande att ta del av septemberupplagan av denna månatliga utgåva förstås med tanke på vad som komma skall!😉
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