Another great four-day excursion with Henrik W. We saw or heard something like 130 different species of birds. I managed to capture images of three species I did not have before.

As usual on these trips, the distance to birds is sometimes to large for my camera+lens. At times heat distortion also makes focusing impossible.

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Thursday 28/5

Klingavälåns dalgångs naturreservat, Sjöbo

Eurasian Chaffinch (Bofink, Fringilla coelebs)

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 12800

Red Kite (Röd glada, Milvus milvus)

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 400

Silvåkratornet, Lund

A young eagle being harassed by black-headed gulls.

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, 1/2000s, ISO 1000

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, 1/2000s, ISO 1100

Flyinge kungsgård, Lund

White Stork (Vit stork, Ciconia ciconia)

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 4000

Borgeby kyrka, Bjärred

Common Shelduck (Gravand, Tadorna tadorna)

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 720

Borgeby tegelbruk, Bjärred

Black Redstart ♀ (Svart rödstjärt, Phoenicurus ochruros)

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 1600

Löddeåns mynnings naturreservat, Lomma

As usual looking for the white-spotted bluethroat (Luscinia svecica cyanecula, vitstjärnig blåhake), but without sucess.

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 180

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, 1/1250s, ISO 1400

Friday 29/5

Skanörs norra stadspark

This was a first for me.

Greenish Warbler (Lundsångare, Phylloscopus trochiloides)

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 5600

Nabben, Falsterbo

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 560

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 1600

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 1250

Common Whitethroat (Törnsångare, Curruca communis)

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 2000

Western Carrion Crow (Svartkråka, Corvus corone corone)

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

Pied Avocet (Skärfläcka, Recurvirostra avosetta)

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 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 720

European Stonechat (Svarthakad buskskvätta, Saxicola rubicola)

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 2800

Landgrens holme, Skanör

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, 1/1250s, ISO 1600

Skanörs hamn

Sand Martin (Backsvala, Riparia riparia)

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

Sand Martin (Backsvala, Riparia riparia)

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

Böste strandäng, Trelleborg

Sorry I didn’t get a better shot.

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, 1/3200s, ISO 2200

Börringe mad, Skurup

Mute Swan (Knölsvan, Cygnus olor)

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 640

Näsbyholmssjön, Skurup

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 200

I hope I caught the Mediterranean gull here in the water and in the middle, Or in the next image, flying. if so, another NEW! photo-X for me.

Mediterranean Gull (Svarthuvad mås, Ichthyaetus melanocephalus)

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 640

Mediterranean Gull (Svarthuvad mås, Ichthyaetus melanocephalus)

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

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 450

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, 1/1000s, ISO 320

Hagestad (eller Högestad?), Ystad

Listening for Common quail (Vaktel, Coturnix coturnix)

Google Pixel 9A.

Hallamölla vattenfall, Brösarp

Grey Wagtail (Forsärla, Motacilla cinerea)

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 6400

White-throated Dipper (Strömstare, Cinclus cinclus)

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 12800

White-throated Dipper (Strömstare, Cinclus cinclus)

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 12800

Stenshuvuds arboretum, Kivik

A third NEW! photo-X for me!

Common Firecrest (Brandkronad kungsfågel, Regulus ignicapilla)

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 370mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 12800

Saturday 30/5

Drakamöllans naturreservat, Brösarp

Drakamöllans gårdshotell

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 28mm, f/11, 1/60s, ISO 100

5:45 a.m. Celebrating Henriks birthday with song.

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 28mm, f/4, 1/1000s, ISO 4000

Eurasian Skylark (Sånglärka, Alauda arvensis)

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 450

Furuboda kursgård, Åhus

European Serin (Gulhämpling, Serinus serinus)

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 1000

Gropahålet, Yngsjö, Åhus

Common Rosefinch (Rosenfink, Carpodacus erythrinus)

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 250

Northern Wheatear (Stenskvätta, Oenanthe oenanthe)

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 320

Äspets naturreservat, Åhus

Common Shelduck (Gravand, Tadorna tadorna)

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 450

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 900

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 800

Common Starling (Stare, Sturnus vulgaris)

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 3200

Eurasian Skylark (Sånglärka, Alauda arvensis)

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 400

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 640

Northern Shoveler (Skedand, Spatula clypeata)

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 400

A Kestrel resting after a good beating up from a pair of Jackdaws.

Common Kestrel (Tornfalk, Falco tinnunculus)

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 400

Rinkaby, Kristianstad

Eurasian Collared Dove (Turkduva, Streptopelia decaocto)

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 2200

Western Marsh Harrier (Brun kärrhök, Circus aeruginosus)

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 800

Håslövs ängars naturreservat, Kristianstad

Eurasian Curlew (Storspov, Numenius arquata)

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 360

Common Swift (Tornseglare, Apus apus)

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 190mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 250

Pulken, Yngsjö, Åhus

Whinchat (Buskskvätta, Saxicola rubetra)

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 2000

Ornithologist watchers.

Drakamöllan, Brösarp

Back at Drakamöllan, birthday celebrations continued and we synchronized the list of species seen today.

Sunday, 31/5

This day was cut short for me as I felt a bit under the weather.