A typical (?) April with hope for Spring as well as snow and rain. The pollen season is also here, ruining a number of intended excursions for me.

Mallard (Gräsand, Anas platyrhynchos)

April 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 12400

Gadwall (Snatterand, Mareca strepera)

April 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, 1/1600s, ISO 900

Northern Shoveler (Skedand, Spatula clypeata)

♂ – April 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, 1/800s, ISO 640

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.

♂ – April 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, 1/800s, ISO 640

Common Pochard (Brunand, Aythya ferina)

♂ – April 2024. Kyrksjölötens 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 640

♀ – April 2024. Kyrksjölötens 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 1100

Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping, Podiceps cristatus)

April 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Brunnsviken, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 12800

April 2024. Tisdagsklubben – Brunnsviken, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 12800

White-tailed Eagle (Havsörn, Haliaeetus albicilla)

April 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, 1/600s, ISO 800

Osprey (Fiskgjuse, Pandion haliaetus)

April 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, 1/600s, ISO 1600

Common Crane (Trana, Grus grus)

April 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, 1/1600s, ISO 2200

European Herring Gull (Gråtrut, Larus argentatus)

April 2024. Tisdagsklubben, Brunnsviken, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm

Nikon Z 8, handheld. Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s, ISO 2500

Common Wood Pigeon (Ringduva, Columba palumbus)

April 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 1400

Eurasian Skylark (Sånglärka, Alauda arvensis)

April 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, 1/1600s, ISO 280

Meadow Pipit (Ängspiplärka, Anthus pratensis)

April 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, 1/1600s, ISO 1800

White Wagtail (Sädesärla, Motacilla alba)

April 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, 1/1600s, ISO 4500

European Robin (Rödhake, Erithacus rubecula)

April 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 800

Song Thrush (Taltrast, Turdus philomelos)

April 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 3200

Redwing (Rödvingetrast, Turdus iliacus)

April 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, 1/250s, ISO 400

Common Blackbird (Koltrast, Turdus merula)

♀ – April 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 800

Eurasian Jay (Nötskrika, Garrulus glandarius)

April 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 4500

Northern Raven (Korp, Corvus corax)

April 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, 1/1600s, ISO 1000

House Sparrow (Gråsparv, Passer domesticus)

♀ – April 2024. Nockebyhov, 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 400

Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Pilfink, Passer montanus)

April 2024. Nockebyhov, 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 2800

Eurasian Chaffinch (Bofink, Fringilla coelebs)

♀ – April 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, 1/1600s, ISO 7200

Common Reed Bunting (Sävsparv, Emberiza schoeniclus)

April 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, 1/1600s, ISO 1250