My May bird photos, with exception of the “Skåne de luxe” trip (see https://tavisbirds.com/2026/06/08/2026-05-28-31-skane-de-luxe/.) Except home grounds in Bromma and Färingsö, I visited Blidö, Blädinge and the Österlen area (mainly Brantevik).
Mute Swan (Knölsvan, Cygnus olor)
May, 2026. Vitemölla strövområde, KivikNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 280.
Canada Goose (Kanadagås, Branta canadensis)
May, 2026. Salsryd, Blädinge, AlvestaNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 500.
Barnacle Goose (Vitkindad gås, Branta leucopsis)
May, 2026. Norra Brantevik, Brantevik, Simrishamn, SkåneNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 720.
Mallard (Gräsand, Anas platyrhynchos)
May, 2026. Grönet, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 1800
Common Merganser (Storskrake, Mergus merganser)
May, 2026. Norra Brantevik, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 2500
Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping, Podiceps cristatus)
May, 2026. Granösundet, Blidö, NorrtäljeNikon 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
Great Cormorant (Storskarv, Phalacrocorax carbo)
May, 2026. Grönet, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 2500
Grey Heron (Gråhäger, Ardea cinerea)
May, 2026. Ulvsundasjön, Bromma, StockholmNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 105mm, f/6.3, 1/640s, ISO 360
Red Kite (Röd glada, Milvus milvus)
May, 2026. Gislövshammar, Östra Nöbbelöv, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. 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 560
May, 2026. Gislövshammar, Östra Nöbbelöv, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. 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 800
May, 2026. Norra Brantevik, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 160mm, f/7.6, 1/1000s, ISO 1000
European Herring Gull (Gråtrut, Larus argentatus)
May, 2026. Norra Brantevik, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 180
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Silltrut, Larus fuscus)
May, 2026. Ulvsundasjön, BrommaNikon Z 50 II, handheld. Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 900
Arctic Tern (Silvertärna, Sterna paradisaea)
May, 2026. Granösundet, Blidö, NorrtäljeNikon 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 Wood Pigeon (Ringduva, Columba palumbus)
May, 2026. Norra Brantevik, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 1100
Barn Swallow (Ladusvala, Hirundo rustica)
May, 2026. Ulvsundasjön, BrommaNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/3200s, ISO 3600
May, 2026. Centrala Brantevik, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. 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
Thrush Nightingale (Näktergal, Luscinia luscinia)
May, 2026. Norra Brantevik, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 250
Common Redstart (Rödstjärt, Phoenicurus phoenicurus)
May, 2026. Norra Brantevik, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 1100
Northern Wheatear (Stenskvätta, Oenanthe oenanthe)
May, 2026. Gislövshammar, Östra Nöbbelöv, SimrishamnNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 7200
Whinchat (Buskskvätta, Saxicola rubetra)
May, 2026. Vårhallen, Tobisvik, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 160
Common Whitethroat (Törnsångare, Curruca communis)
May, 2026. Norra Brantevik, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 360
Icterine Warbler (Härmsångare, Hippolais icterina)
May, 2026. Vårhallen, Tobisvik, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 220
Common Chiffchaff (Gransångare, Phylloscopus collybita
May, 2026. Tjörnedala strövområde, Baskemölla, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 2800
European Pied Flycatcher (Svartvit flugsnappare, Ficedula hypoleuca)
May, 2026. Granösundet, Blidö, NorrtäljeNikon 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
Eurasian Blue Tit (Blåmes, Cyanistes caeruleus)
May, 2026. Norra Brantevik, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 1100
Red-backed Shrike (Törnskata, Lanius collurio)
May, 2026. Grönet, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 160
Western Jackdaw (Kaja, Coloeus monedula)
May, 2026. Grönet, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 1100
Hooded Crow (Gråkråka, Corvus corone cornix)
May, 2026. Vitemölla strövområde, Kivik, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 180
Common Starling (Stare, Sturnus vulgaris)
May, 2026. Salsryd, Blädinge, AlvestaNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 1000
House Sparrow (Gråsparv, Passer domesticus)
May, 2026. Norra Brantevik, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 640
Common Linnet (Hämpling, Linaria cannabina)
May, 2026. Grönet, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s, ISO 450
Yellowhammer (Gulsparv, Emberiza citrinella)
May, 2026. Grönet, Brantevik, SimrishamnNikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 220
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