A four day birding excursion from Stockholm to the southern part of island Öland. We were around 25 people in a comfortable bus and stayed at the Ottenby hostel. As usual, many early mornings.
This kind of trip often have birds far away from where we are and really requires a spotting scope, but I don’t own one and my longest camera lens is 840 mm (with the tele converter). (If I understand this corretly, that is about 30% reach as compared to a scope with 60 times magnification.) As a result I often have to crop the images significantly. Another problem is that a few photos were shot through the bus window, that does not help either. So you will have to excuse the quality of some pictures.
Thursday, May 1st
Strandstuviken, Nyköping, 9:05-9:40
Caspian Tern (Skräntärna, Hydroprogne caspia)
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 Tern (Fisktärna, Sterna hirundo)
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 3200
Beijershamn, Öland, 15:10-16:40
Greylag Goose (Grågås, Anser anser)
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 720
Waestern Yellow Wagtail (Gulärla, Motacilla flava)
2025-06-26: Changed name to adhere to new global international standard (AviList).
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 900
Temminck’s Stint (Mosnäppa, Calidris temminckii) – NEW!!!
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 Linnet (Hämpling, Linaria cannabina)
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 1000
Wood Sandpiper (Grönbena, Tringa glareola)
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 1000
Meadow Pipit (Ängspiplärka, Anthus pratensis)
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 1250
Barnacle Goose (Vitkindad gås, Branta leucopsis)
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
Common Ringed Plover (Större strandpipare, Charadrius hiaticula)
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
Mörbylånga sockerbruksdammar, Öland, 17:00-17:15
Red-necked Grebe (Gråhakedopping, Podiceps grisegena)
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
Common Gull (Fiskmås, Larus canus)
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
Friday, May 2nd
Ottenbylund, Öland, 06:10
European Golden Plover (Ljungpipare, Pluvialis apricaria)
Saw them often from the bus as they lifted off. Worthless image…
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 12800
Ölands södra udde (ÖSU), 06:20-08:30
Black-tailed Godwit (Rödspov, Limosa limosa)
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 3600
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 3200
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 3600
Gadwall (Snatterand, Mareca strepera)
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 8000
Eurasian Oystercatcher (Strandskata, Haematopus ostralegus)
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 8000
The group is taking a last look before heading north
Grönhögen, Öland, 08:50-09:10
Tufted Duck (Vigg, Aythya fuligula)
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 900
Great Cormorant (Storskarv, Phalacrocorax carbo)
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 360
Västerstadsviken / Eckels udde, Öland, 10:00-11:00
Common Linnet (Hämpling, Linaria cannabina)
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 360
Wood Sandpiper (Grönbena, Tringa glareola)
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 1400
Ruff (Brushane, Calidris pugnax)
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 1100
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
Arctic Tern (Silvertärna, Sterna paradisaea)
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 900
Möckelmossen, Öland, 12:00-13:10
Montagu’s Harrier (Ängshök, Circus pygargus) – NEW!!!
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 1250
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 640
Stenåsavägen, Öland, 13:15
Montagu’s Harrier (Ängshök, Circus pygargus)
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 8000
Stenåsa, Öland, 14:10-14:40
Long-eared Owl (Hornuggla, Asio otus) – NEW!!!
Almost impossible to see into the pine branches, but it is there. A male.
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 3200
Alby mosse, Triberga / Alby, Öland, 15:00-15:30
Red-necked Grebe (Gråhakedopping, Podiceps grisegena)
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 640
Black-tailed Godwit (Rödspov, Limosa limosa)
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 5000
Råbäcken, Öland, 15:50-16:20
Whinchat (Buskskvätta, Saxicola rubetra)
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 360
Corn Bunting (Kornsparv, Emberiza calandra)
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
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 900
Along the road past Gräsgård, Öland, 16:36
Western Marsh Harrier (Brun kärrhök, Circus aeruginosus)
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
Saturday, May 3rd
Ölands södra udde (ÖSU), 06:20-07:30
Eager spotters…
Red-breasted Merganser (Småskrake, Mergus serrator)
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 1400
Garganey (Årta, Spatula querquedula)
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
Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås, Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
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
Willow Warbler (Lövsångare, Phylloscopus trochilus)
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 1400
Grey seal (Gråsäl; Halichoerus grypus)
Common Scoter (Sjöorre, Melanitta nigra) – NEW!!!
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 1800
Common Redshank (Rödbena, Tringa totanus)
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 2500
European Robin (Rödhake, Erithacus rubecula)
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 3600
European hare (Fälthare; Lepus europaeus)
Common Redshank (Rödbena, Tringa totanus)
Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 1600
Arctic Tern (Silvertärna, Sterna paradisaea)
Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 500
Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 500
Gadwall (Snatterand, Mareca strepera)
Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 1000
Grey Heron (Gråhäger, Ardea cinerea)
Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 800
Södra lunden, Öland, 07:40-09:20
Northern Wheatear (Stenskvätta, Oenanthe oenanthe)
Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 1250
Common Linnet (Hämpling, Linaria cannabina)
Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 560
Gräsgård, Öland, 09:50-10:20
Barnacle Goose (Vitkindad gås, Branta leucopsis)
Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 560
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 900
Barn Swallow (Ladusvala, Hirundo rustica)
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
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 2200
House Sparrow (Gråsparv, Passer domesticus)
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 2800
White-tailed Eagle (Havsörn, Haliaeetus albicilla)
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
Caspian Tern (Skräntärna, Hydroprogne caspia)
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 720
Greylag Goose (Grågås, Anser anser)
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 2800
Alby mosse, Triberga / Alby, Öland, 10:50-11:10
Lesser White-fronted Goose (Fjällgås, Anser erythropus) – NEW!!!
This are the ones lying down on the right on this side of the swan.
Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 5000
Ismanstorpäs castle, Öland, 12:20-14:00
Tree Pipit (Trädpiplärka, Anthus trivialis)
Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 900
Eurasian Wryneck (Göktyta, Jynx torquilla) – NEW!!!
Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 4000
Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 1600
Sunday, May 4th
Ölands södra udde (ÖSU), 07:40-08:45
Common Swift (Tornseglare, Apus apus)
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 360
European Herring Gull (Gråtrut, Larus argentatus)
Or perhaps another type of juvenile gull…
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 1400
Grey seal (Gråsäl; Halichoerus grypus)
Wood Sandpiper (Grönbena, Tringa glareola)
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 5000
Ruff (Brushane, Calidris pugnax)
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 2500
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 2800
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
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 2000
Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås, Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
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 2500
Little Tern (Småtärna, Sternula albifrons)
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 1600
Red-breasted Merganser (Småskrake, Mergus serrator)
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
The image below may be its bigger brothers, Common Merganser (Storskrake, Mergus merganser)
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 2000
White Wagtail (Sädesärla, Motacilla alba)
Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/0600s, ISO 900
Kungs kvarn, Linköping, 14:40-15:10
Common Kingfisher (Kungsfiskare, Alcedo atthis)
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 6400
Stångåns mynning, Roxen, Linköping, 15:25-16:45
Western Yellow Wagtail (Gulärla, Motacilla flava)
2025-06-26: Changed name to adhere to new global international standard (AviList).
We saw the northern variant here too, Motacilla flava thunbergi, but I did not get a photo of it.
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 2200
White-tailed Eagle (Havsörn, Haliaeetus albicilla)
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 1800
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 1600
Wood Sandpiper (Grönbena, Tringa glareola)
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 2000
Common Crane (Trana, Grus grus)
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 2200
Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Pilfink, Passer montanus)
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 2200