Spent two weeks in Brantevik and visited numerous surroundings for walks and bird sights.

Mute Swan (Knölsvan, Cygnus olor)

May, 2024. Grönet, Brantevik

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 400

Common Shelduck (Gravand, Tadorna tadorna)

June, 2024. Revet, Simrishamn

Nikon 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

Mallard (Gräsand, Anas platyrhynchos)

May, 2024. Gyllebosjön, Östra Vemmerlöv, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 1100

Common Goldeneye (Knipa, Bucephala clangula)

June, 2024. Christinehofs ekopark, Andrarum, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 720

June, 2024. Christinehofs ekopark, Andrarum, Simrishamn

Nikon 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

Common Merganser (Storskrake, Mergus merganser)

May, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 1400

Grey Heron (Gråhäger, Ardea cinerea)

May, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 1400

Red Kite (Röd glada, Milvus milvus)

June, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 500

Common Kestrel (Tornfalk, Falco tinnunculus)

June, 2024. Mälarhusens strandbad, Simrishamn

Nikon 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

June, 2024. Mälarhusens strandbad, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 1250

Eurasian Oystercatcher (Strandskata, Haematopus ostralegus)

June, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 500

European Herring Gull (Gråtrut, Larus argentatus)

May, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 450

Great Black-backed Gull (Havstrut, Larus marinus)

May, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 560

Common Cuckoo (Gök, Cuculus canorus)

May, 2024. Grönet, Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 140

Eurasian Skylark (Sånglärka, Alauda arvensis)

June, 2024. Mälarhusens strandbad, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 560

Barn Swallow (Ladusvala, Hirundo rustica)

June, 2024. Norra Brantevik

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 250

Western House Martin (Hussvala, Delichon urbicum)

June, 2024. Revet, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 1100

White Wagtail (Sädesärla, Motacilla alba)

May, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 3200

Thrush Nightingale (Näktergal, Luscinia luscinia)

May, 2024. Tjörnedala strövområde, Baskemölla, Simrishamn

Nikon 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

Common Redstart (Rödstjärt, Phoenicurus phoenicurus)

♂ – June, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 1250

♀ – May, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 4500

Northern Wheatear (Stenskvätta, Oenanthe oenanthe)

June, 2024. Gislövshammar, Östra Nöbbelöv, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 500

Whinchat (Buskskvätta, Saxicola rubetra)

June, 2024. Christinehofs ekopark, Östra Nöbbelöv, Andrarum, Tommelilla

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 1600

Song Thrush (Taltrast, Turdus philomelos)

May, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2000s, ISO 640

Lesser Whitethroat (Ärtsångare, Curruca curruca)

June, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 560

Common Whitethroat (Törnsångare, Curruca communis)

June, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 720

Icterine Warbler (Härmsångare, Hippolais icterina) – NEW!!!

June, 2024. Bäckhalladalens naturreservat, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 4000

Common Chiffchaff (Gransångare, Phylloscopus collybita)

May, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 500

Red-backed Shrike (Törnskata, Lanius collurio)

May, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2000s, ISO 2000

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. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon 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

House Sparrow (Gråsparv, Passer domesticus)

May, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 1100

Common Linnet (Hämpling, Linaria cannabina)

June, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 800

European Goldfinch (Steglits, Carduelis carduelis)

May, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 320

Yellowhammer (Gulsparv, Emberiza citrinella)

June, 2024. Norra Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2000s, ISO 1000