Spring is slowly advancing and the first batch of migratory birds have arrived.

Greylag Goose (Grågås, Anser anser)

March 2024. Svartsjö dämme, Färingsö

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 7200

March 2024. Råstasjön, Solna

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 1000

Canada Goose (Kanadagås, Branta canadensis)

March 2024. Råstasjön, Solna

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 1400

Barnacle Goose (Vitkindad gås, Branta leucopsis)

March 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Djurgårdsbrunnsviken, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm

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 3600

Gadwall (Snatterand, Mareca strepera)

March 2024. Råstasjön, Solna

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 4500

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

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

(Accompanied by a Tufted duck.)

March 2024. Svartsjöviken, Färingsö

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 4500

Tufted Duck (Vigg, Aythya fuligula)

March 2024. Råstasjön, Solna

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 2200

Common Goldeneye (Knipa, Bucephala clangula)

March 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Ulriksdals slottspark, Nationalstadsparken, Solna

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 1000

Common Merganser (Storskrake, Mergus merganser)

March 2024. ♂ – Tisdagsklubben – Ulriksdals slottspark, Nationalstadsparken, Solna

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 2800

March 2024. ♀ – Tisdagsklubben – Ulriksdals slottspark, Nationalstadsparken, Solna

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 2000

Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping, Podiceps cristatus)

March 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Djurgårdsbrunnsviken, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm

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 7200

Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Sparvhök, Accipiter nisus)

This Sparrowhawk tried to lure out Tree sparrows from the hedge at my terrace and my bird feeders. I had to shoot through my dirty windows.

March 2024. Nockebyhov, Bromma

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1600s, ISO 12800

March 2024. Nockebyhov, Bromma

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1600s, ISO 12800

Common Moorhen (Rörhöna, Gallinula chloropus)

March 2024. Råstasjön, Solna

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 3600

Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås, Chroicocephalus ridibundus)

March 2024. Råstasjön, Solna

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 11400

Common Gull (Fiskmås, Larus canus)

March 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Djurgårdsbrunnskanalen, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm

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 3600

Baltic Gull (Östersjötrut, Larus fuscus fuscus)

March 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Diplomatstaden, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm

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 4500

Stock Dove (Skogsduva, Columba oenas)

March 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Diplomatstaden, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm

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 8000

Common Wood Pigeon (Ringduva, Columba palumbus)

March 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Ulriksdals slottspark, Nationalstadsparken, Solna

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

Tawny Owl (Kattuggla, Strix aluco)

March 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Ulriksdals slottspark, Nationalstadsparken, Solna

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 1100

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Större hackspett, Dendrocopos major)

March 2024. Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1600s, ISO 9000

European Robin (Rödhake, Erithacus rubecula)

March 2024. Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1000s, ISO 2200

Song Thrush (Taltrast, Turdus philomelos)

March 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Kaknäs, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm

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

Fieldfare (Björktrast, Turdus pilaris)

March 2024. Råstasjön, Solna

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 1400

Common Blackbird (Koltrast, Turdus merula)

March 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Ulriksdals slottspark, Nationalstadsparken, Solna

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 1000

Eurasian Wren (Gärdsmyg, Troglodytes troglodytes)

March 2024. Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/800s, ISO 10000

Great Tit (Talgoxe, Parus major)

March 2024. Judarskogens naturreservat,Bromma

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1600s, ISO 2500

Eurasian Blue Tit (Blåmes, Cyanistes caeruleus)

March 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Ladugårdsgärde, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm

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 4500

Eurasian Nuthatch (Nötväcka, Sitta europaea)

March 2024. Judarskogens naturreservat

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 12800

Eurasian Treecreeper (Trädkrypare, Certhia familiaris)

March 2024. Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma

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 2200

Eurasian Magpie (Skata, Pica pica)

March 2024. Råstasjön, Solna

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 8000

Eurasian Jay (Nötskrika, Garrulus glandarius)

March 2024. Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Shot at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1000s, ISO 1000

Western Jackdaw (Kaja, Coloeus monedula)

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

March 2024. Drottningholms slottspark, Lovön, Ekerö

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

Hooded Crow (Gråkråka, Corvus corone cornix)

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

March 2024. Råstasjön, Solna

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 5000

Common Starling (Stare, Sturnus vulgaris)

March 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Djurgårdsbrunn, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm

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 4500

Eurasian Chaffinch (Bofink, Fringilla coelebs)

March 2024. Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma

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 12800

European Goldfinch (Steglits, Carduelis carduelis)

March 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Ulriksdals slottspark, Nationalstadsparken, Solna

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

Eurasian Bullfinch (Domherre, Pyrrhula pyrrhula)

March 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Ulriksdals slottspark, Nationalstadsparken, Solna

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

Hawfinch (Stenknäck, Coccothraustes coccothraustes)

March 2024. Judarskogens naturreservat, Bromma

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 11400