This month included a shorter trip to lake Yxningen for a crayfish party and two weeks in Österlen in the south of Sweden. I will have to apologize for the quality of some pictures as I had the camera on people identification after I photographed the soccer team of one of the grandkids. Changed it to bird id as soon as I noticed, but e.g. the Common shelduck, Wood sandpipers, Sparrow hawk and Western marsh harrier didn’t turn out as expected.

Greylag Goose (Grågås, Anser anser)

September, 2025. 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, 1/1600s, ISO 1600

Common Shelduck (Gravand, Tadorna tadorna)

August, 2025. Nabben, Falsterbo, Vellinge

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

Mallard (Gräsand, Anas platyrhynchos)

August, 2025. 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 500

Eurasian Wigeon (Bläsand, Mareca penelope)

September, 2025. Simris strandängar, Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 2500

Green-winged Teal (Kricka, Anas crecca)

September, 2025. Simris strandängar, Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 1100

Common Eider (Ejder, Somateria mollissima)

September, 2025. 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, 1/1600s, ISO 500

September, 2025. 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, 1/1600s, ISO 720

Common Merganser (Storskrake, Mergus merganser)

September, 2025. Vårhallen, Simrishamn

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 720

Black-throated Loon (Storlom, Gavia arctica)

August, 2025. Yxningen, Gusum, Valdemarsvik

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

Little Grebe (Smådopping, Tachybaptus ruficollis)

August, 2025. Nabben, Falsterbo, Vellinge

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

Great Cormorant (Storskarv, Phalacrocorax carbo)

August, 2025. Yxningen, Gusum, Valdemarsvik

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 1250

Grey Heron (Gråhäger, Ardea cinerea)

August, 2025. Tisdagsklubben – Isbladskärret, Djurgården, Stockholm

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

White-tailed Eagle (Havsörn, Haliaeetus albicilla)

August, 2025. Yxningen, Gusum, Valdemarsvik

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

Red Kite (Röd glada, Milvus milvus)

August, 2025. Nabben, Falsterbo, Vellinge

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

Western Marsh Harrier (Brun kärrhök, Circus aeruginosus)

August, 2025. Nabben, Falsterbo, Vellinge

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 280

Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Sparvhök, Accipiter nisus)

The bird counters said they had seen 500 Sparrowhawks this morning.

August, 2025. Nabben, Falsterbo, Vellinge

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

Common Kestrel (Tornfalk, Falco tinnunculus

September, 2025. Vårhallen, Simrishamn

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 1100

September, 2025. Vårhallen, Simrishamn

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 Coot (Sothöna, Fulica atra)

2025-09-11: Corrected from Moorhen.

August, 2025. Tisdagsklubben – Isbladskärret, Djurgården, Stockholm

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 1800

Northern Lapwing (Tofsvipa, Vanellus vanellus)

September, 2025. 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, 1/1600s, ISO 800

Dunlin (Kärrsnäppa, Calidris alpina) & Common Ringed Plover (Större strandpipare, Charadrius hiaticula)

2025-09-11: Corrected from Wood sandpiper.

There may be more species here…

August, 2025. Nabben, Falsterbo, Vellinge

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

Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås, Chroicocephalus ridibundus)

September, 2025. Simris strandängar, Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 1100

European Herring Gull (Gråtrut, Larus argentatus)

August, 2025. Brantevik, Simrishamn

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

And, as comparison, another one but with yellow legs. They are a subspecies, Larus argentatus omissus.

September, 2025. Simris strandängar, Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 2000

Great Black-backed Gull (Havstrut, Larus marinus)

September, 2025. Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 12800

Rock Dove (Klippduva, Columba livia)

This is a homing pigeon (brevduva) that had competed somewhere in Gothenburg but got lost due to atmospheric disturbances.

August, 2025. Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/640s, ISO 220

Stock Dove (Skogsduva, Columba oenas)

August, 2025. Tisdagsklubben . Isbladskärret, Djurgården, Stock

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

Common Wood Pigeon (Ringduva, Columba palumbus)

September, 2025. Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 5000

Common Chiffchaff (Gransångare, Phylloscopus collybita)

September, 2025. Simris strandängar, Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 6400

Eurasian Blue Tit (Blåmes, Cyanistes caeruleus)

September, 2025. Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 1100

Red-backed Shrike (Törnskata, Lanius collurio)

August, 2025. Tisdagsklubben – Isbladskärret, Djurgården, Stockholm

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

Western Jackdaw (Kaja, Coloeus monedula)

September, 2025. Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 12800

Rook (Råka, Corvus frugilegus)

August, 2025. 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, 1/1000s, ISO 900

Common Starling (Stare, Sturnus vulgaris)

September, 2025. 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, 1/1600s, ISO 800

European Greenfinch (Grönfink, Chloris chloris)

August, 2025. Brantevik, Simrishamn

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1600s, ISO 1100