The main event this month was a two week trip to the island of Gotland. The weather was by far the warmest and sunniest this summer, making bird excursions a drag.
Mute Swan (Knölsvan, Cygnus olor)
July, 2025. Herta strand, När, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 400
Barnacle Goose (Vitkindad gås, Branta leucopsis)
July, 2025. Ronehamn, Rone, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s, ISO 1400
Mallard (Gräsand, Anas platyrhynchos)
July, 2025. Ulvsundasjön, Bromma Nikon 1 V2, handheld. 1 NIKKOR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 VR. Shot at 80.1mm, f/6.3, 1/250s, ISO 220
July, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, EkeröNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 2200
Tufted Duck (Vigg, Aythya fuligula)
July, 2025. Ronehamn, Rone, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 720
Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping, Podiceps cristatus)
July, 2025. Ulvsundasjön, BrommaNikon 1 V2, handheld. 1 NIKKOR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 VR. Shot at 110mm, f/5.6, 1/640s, ISO 160
Red-necked Grebe (Gråhakedopping, Podiceps grisegena)
July, 2025. Ringomedammarna, Hemse, GotlandNikon 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
Great Cormorant (Storskarv, Phalacrocorax carbo)
July, 2025. Ålarve naturreservat, Rone, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2000s, ISO 1600
Grey Heron (Gråhäger, Ardea cinerea)
July, 2025. Hummelbostrand, Stånga, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 320
White-tailed Eagle (Havsörn, Haliaeetus albicilla)
July, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, EkeröNikon 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
July, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, EkeröNikon 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
2025-09-11: Corrected, the below is a White-tailed eagle.
July, 2025. Ålarve naturreservat, Rone, GotlandNikon 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
July, 2025. Ålarve naturreservat, Rone, GotlandNikon 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
Common Buzzard (Ormvråk, Buteo buteo)
July, 2025. Herta strand, När, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/600s, ISO 2500
Eurasian Oystercatcher (Strandskata, Haematopus ostralegus)
July, 2025. Hummelbostrand, Stånga, GotlandNikon 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
Northern Lapwing (Tofsvipa, Vanellus vanellus)
July, 2025. Herta strand, När, GotlandNikon 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
Dunlin (Kärrsnäppa, Calidris alpina)
July, 2025. Djaupdy, När, GotlandNikon 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
Wood Sandpiper (Grönbena, Tringa glareola)
July, 2025. Ålarve naturreservat, Rone, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2000s, ISO 2200
Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås, Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
July, 2025. Hummelbostrand, Stånga, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/640s, ISO 250
European Herring Gull (Gråtrut, Larus argentatus)
July, 2025. Herta strand, När, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 360
Great Black-backed Gull (Havstrut, Larus marinus)
July, 2025. Hummelbostrand, Stånga, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 220
Sandwich Tern (Kentsk tärna, Thalasseus sandvicensis)
July, 2025. Herta strand, När, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 900
Common Tern (Fisktärna, Sterna hirundo)
July, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, EkeröNikon 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
Arctic Tern (Silvertärna, Sterna paradisaea)
July, 2025. Hummelbostrand, Stånga, GotlandNikon 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
Black Woodpecker (Spillkråka, Dryocopus martius)
July, 2025. Ålarve naturreservat, Rone, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2000s, ISO 2800
July, 2025. Ålarve naturreservat, Rone, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2000s, ISO 4500
European Green Woodpecker (Gröngöling, Picus viridis)
July, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, EkeröNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 3600
July, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, EkeröNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 3200
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Större hackspett, Dendrocopos major)
July, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, EkeröNikon 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
Barn Swallow (Ladusvala, Hirundo rustica)
July, 2025. Ålarve naturreservat, Ronehamn, RoneNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 720
Meadow Pipit (Ängspiplärka, Anthus pratensis)
July, 2025. Herta strand, När, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 1800
July, 2025. Herta strand, När, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s, ISO 720
White Wagtail (Sädesärla, Motacilla alba)
July, 2025. Hummelbostrand, Stånga, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 720
Common Redstart (Rödstjärt, Phoenicurus phoenicurus)
July, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, EkeröNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 900
Common Whitethroat (Törnsångare, Curruca communis)
July, 2025. Ringomedammarna, Hemse, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/100s, ISO 2500
July, 2025. Djaupdy, När, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 400
Great Tit (Talgoxe, Parus major)
July, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, EkeröNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/640s, ISO 3200
Eurasian Blue Tit (Blåmes, Cyanistes caeruleus)
July, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, EkeröNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/640s, ISO 2500
Eurasian Nuthatch (Nötväcka, Sitta europaea)
July, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, EkeröNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/640s, ISO 2800
Hooded Crow (Gråkråka, Corvus corone cornix)
July, 2025. Herta strand, När, GotlandNikon 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
Common Starling (Stare, Sturnus vulgaris)
July, 2025. Djaupdy, När, GotlandNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 640
Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Pilfink, Passer montanus)
July, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, EkeröNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/640s, ISO 2000
Hawfinch (Stenknäck, Coccothraustes coccothraustes)
July, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, EkeröNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/640s, ISO 1800
Yellowhammer (Gulsparv, Emberiza citrinella)
July, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, EkeröNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 2200
Tavi's Birds 