Spring is well on its way and I have been a bit more active on the bird photography front.

Greylag Goose (Grågås, Anser anser)

April, 2025. Boskapsön, Nämdö, Värmdö

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 220

Tufted Duck (Vigg, Aythya fuligula)

April, 2025. Huvudskär, Ornö, Haninge

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 800

Common Eider (Ejder, Somateria mollissima)

April, 2025. Norsten, Nämdö, Värmdö

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 Goldeneye (Knipa, Bucephala clangula)

April, 2025. Drottningholms slottspark, Lovön, Ekerö

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/800s, ISO 5000

April, 2025. Drottningholms slottspark, Lovön, Ekerö

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 490mm, f/7.6, 1/800s, ISO 400

Common Merganser (Storskrake, Mergus merganser)

April, 2025. Ulvsundasjön, 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 560

Horned Grebe (Svarthakedopping, Podiceps auritus)

April, 2025. Huvudskär, Ornö, Haninge

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 1100

Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping, Podiceps cristatus)

April, 2025. Ulvsundasjön, 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 720

White-tailed Eagle (Havsörn, Haliaeetus albicilla)

April, 2025. Huvudskär, Ornö, Haninge

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

April, 2025. Huvudskär, Ornö, Haninge

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

Eurasian Coot (Sothöna, Fulica atra)

April, 2025. Drottningholms slottspark, Lovön, Ekerö

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 100-400/4.5- 5.6 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 560mm, f/8, 1/800s, ISO 7200

Eurasian Oystercatcher (Strandskata, Haematopus ostralegus)

April, 2025. Huvudskär, Ornö, Haninge

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 360

Common Ringed Plover (Större strandpipare, Charadrius hiaticula)

April, 2025. Huvudskär, Ornö, Haninge

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 1000

Common Gull (Fiskmås, Larus canus)

April, 2025. Ulvsundasjön, 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

Baltic Gull (Östersjötrut, Larus fuscus fuscus)

2025-06-27: Specified the subspecies.

April, 2025. Ulvsundasjön, 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 1250

Arctic Tern (Silvertärna, Sterna paradisaea)

April, 2025. Huvudskär, Ornö, Haninge

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 220

Rock Dove (Tamduva / klippduva, Columba livia)

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

April, 2025. Ulvsundasjön, 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

White Wagtail (Sädesärla, Motacilla alba)

April, 2025. Huvudskär, Ornö, Haninge

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 1100

Dunnock (Järnsparv, Prunella modularis)

April, 2025. Tisdagsklubben – Fiskartorpet, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 800

European Robin (Rödhake, Erithacus rubecula)

April, 2025. Huvudskär, Ornö, Haninge

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

Fieldfare (Björktrast, Turdus pilaris)

April, 2025. Ulvsundasjön, 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 1800

Great Tit (Talgoxe, Parus major)

April, 2025. Ulvsundasjön, 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 600

Eurasian Magpie (Skata, Pica pica)

April, 2025. Ulvsundasjön, 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 Jay (Nötskrika, Garrulus glandarius)

April, 2025. Ulvsundasjön, 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 1600

Hooded Crow (Gråkråka, Corvus corone cornix)

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

April, 2025. Ulvsundasjön, 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 900

Common Starling (Stare, Sturnus vulgaris)

April, 2025. Tisdagsklubben – Fiskartorpet, Nationalstadsparken, Stockholm

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/800s, ISO 500

Eurasian Chaffinch (Bofink, Fringilla coelebs)

April, 2025. Ulvsundasjön, 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

European Goldfinch (Steglits, Carduelis carduelis)

April, 2025. Ulvsundasjön, 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 360

Eurasian Siskin (Grönsiska, Spinus spinus)

April, 2025. Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö

Nikon 1 V2, handheld. 1 NIKKOR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 VR. Shot at 110mm, f/6.3, 1/125s, ISO 1000