003 – Simänder (Dabbling ducks)

Gräsand (Anas platyrhynchos; Mallard)

Nockebyhov, Bromma, april 2018
Nockebyhov, Bromma, augusti 2018

Bilder: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8T5iixsVPtiMZVMq8
Wikipedia: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%A4sand

Snatterand (Mareca strepera / Anas strepera; Gadwall)

Isbladskärret, Djurgården, maj 2019

Bilder: https://photos.app.goo.gl/RrpHEckpLmjUk7Qj9
Wikipedia: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snatterand

Stjärtand (Anas acuta; Northern Pintail)

Norra Brantevik, Österlen, Skåne, May 2022 .

Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 500

Bilder: https://photos.app.goo.gl/S7T1gmxezksU7aTQ7
Wikipedia: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stj%C3%A4rtand

Skedand (Spatula clypeata; Northern shoveler)

Isbladskärret, Djurgården, Stockholm, april 2019

Bilder: https://photos.app.goo.gl/S525bDmRJj1L4EdZ9
Wikipedia: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skedand

Bläsand (Mareca penelope; Eurasian wigeon)

2024-02-20: Updated latin name (from “Anas penelope”)

Brantevik, September, 2020

Bilder: https://photos.app.goo.gl/4zBuTCPVQFrkKfgP8
Wikipedia: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bl%C3%A4sand

Kricka (Anas crecca; Green-winged Teal)

2025-06-26: Changed name to adhere to new global international standard (AviList). Also clarified the subspecies.

Eurasisisk kricka (Anas crecca crecca; Eurasian Green-winged Teal)

Blockhusudden, Djurgården, augusti 2019

Bilder: https://photos.app.goo.gl/dm4JVzqhZsAYA4Yk7
Wikipedia: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kricka

Amerikansk kricka (Anas crecca carolinensis; American Green-winged Teal)

Klingavälsåns dalgångs naturreservat, Sjöbo, Skåne, May 2023.

Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5-5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1250s, ISO 500

Bilder: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z9QpXCzVhG99FhDi8
Wikipedia: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amerikansk_kricka

Årta (Garganey; Spatula querquedula)

MOFs tisdagsklubb, Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö, April 2022 .

Nikon Z 7 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO 640

Bilder: https://photos.app.goo.gl/yn4ngtBvubgUkPUV6
Wikipedia: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%85rta

Mandarinand (Aix galericulata; Mandarin Duck)

♂ – Tanto strandbad, Södermalm, Stockholm, January 2022 .

Nikon 7 II, handheld. AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR + Nikon TC 14 E III + FTZ adapter. Shot at f/8, 1/800s, ISO 2000

Bilder: https://photos.app.goo.gl/GMy6CRqt5BwkHrxJA
Wikipedia:https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarinand

Undomesticated birds

Anka (Domestic duck)

Brantevik, Skåne, juli 2019

Bilder: https://photos.app.goo.gl/PYjuSG19EJq1sMjc6
Wikipedia: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anka

Svensk Gul Anka (Swedish yellow duck)

Lötsjön, Sundbyberg, mars 2019

Bilder: https://photos.app.goo.gl/tz5TiPhN817yCQUj6
Wikipedia: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svensk_gul_anka

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