At last a bit more active birding this month. Apart from the home areas, I went out with Henrik W on an excursion to the outer northern Stockholm archipelago and then visited a few birding sites in the Leksand area.

Mute Swan (Knölsvan, Cygnus olor)

April, 2026. Limsjön, Leksand, Dalarna

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 500.

Whooper Swan (Sångsvan, Cygnus cygnus)

April, 2026. Limsjön, Leksand, Dalarna

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 900.

Canada Goose (Kanadagås, Branta canadensis)

April, 2026. Ulvsundasjön, Bromma

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 110mm, f/5.6, 1/1250s, ISO 250.

Green-winged Teal (Kricka, Anas crecca)

April, 2026. ♂ – Limsjön, Leksand, Dalarna

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 560.

April, 2026. ♀ – Limsjön, Leksand, Dalarna

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 560.

Tufted Duck (Vigg, Aythya fuligula)

April, 2026. 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 900

Common Eider (Ejder, Somateria mollissima)

April, 2026. Stora Nassa, Nassa skärgård, 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 720

Common Goldeneye (Knipa, Bucephala clangula)

April, 2026. Ulvsundasjön, Bromma

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 450

Common Merganser (Storskrake, Mergus merganser)

April, 2026. Lillskärgården, Blidö, Norrtälje

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/4000s, ISO 1600

Red-breasted Merganser (Småskrake, Mergus serrator)

April, 2026. Lillskärgården, Blidö, Norrtälje

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2000s, ISO 1000

Horned Grebe (Svarthakedopping, Podiceps auritus)

April, 2026. 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 1000

Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping, Podiceps cristatus)

April, 2026. Ulvsundasjön, Bromma

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 500.

Grey Heron (Gråhäger, Ardea cinerea)

April, 2026. Lillsjön, Bromma

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 450.

Common Buzzard (Ormvråk, Buteo buteo)

April, 2026. Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 720.

Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Sparvhök, Accipiter nisus)

April, 2026. Svartsjöviken, Färingsö, Ekerö

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 180.

Common Kestrel (Tornfalk, Falco tinnunculus)

April, 2026. Svartlöga, Blidö, Norrtälje

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2000s, ISO 450

Eurasian Coot (Sothöna, Fulica atra)

April, 2026. Lillsjön, Bromma

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 3200.

Common Crane (Trana, Grus grus)

April, 2026. Limsjön, Leksand, Dalarna

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 560.

Common Redshank (Rödbena, Tringa totanus)

Yes, it’s the small guy in the centre of the image.

April, 2026. Ängskär, 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 500

Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås, Chroicocephalus ridibundus)

April, 2026. Lillsjön, Bromma

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 320.

Common Gull (Fiskmås, Larus canus)

April, 2026. Ängskär, 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 560

European Herring Gull (Gråtrut, Larus argentatus)

April, 2026. Ulvsundasjön, Bromma

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 105mm, f/6.3, 1/1000s, ISO 3200. Shot at 165mm, f/7.6, 1/1000s, ISO 160

Great Black-backed Gull (Havstrut, Larus marinus)

April, 2026. Stora Nassa, Nassa skärgård, 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 720

Caspian Tern (Skräntärna, Hydroprogne caspia)

We saw at least ten caspian terns on this islet.

April, 2026. Lillskärgården, Blidö, Norrtälje

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2000s, ISO 900

Rock Dove (Klippduva, Columba livia)

April, 2026. Lillskön, Bromma

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 400. Shot at 165mm, f/7.6, 1/1000s, ISO 450

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Större hackspett, Dendrocopos major)

April, 2026. Björkvik, Färentuna, Ekerö

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 400. Shot at 165mm, f/7.6, 1/1000s, ISO 160

White Wagtail (Sädesärla, Motacilla alba)

April, 2026. Svartlöga, Blidö, Norrtälje

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2000s, ISO 500

European Robin (Rödhake, Erithacus rubecula)

April, 2026. Svartlöga, Blidö, Norrtälje

Nikon Z 8, handheld. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S + Nikon Z TC-1.4x. Shot at 840mm, f/9, 1/2000s, ISO 4000

Fieldfare (Björktrast, Turdus pilaris)

April, 2026. Limsjön, Leksand, Dalarna

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 900

Marsh Tit (Entita, Poecile palustris)

April, 2026. Lerdal, Rättvik, Dalarna

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 560

Common Starling (Stare, Sturnus vulgaris)

April, 2026. Limsjön, Leksand, Dalarna

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/400s, ISO 320

House Sparrow (Gråsparv, Passer domesticus)

April, 2026. Lerdal, Rättvik, Dalarna

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 1100

Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Pilfink, Passer montanus)

April, 2026. Lerdal, Ulvsundasjön, Bromma

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 145mm, f/7.1, 1/1000s, ISO 1250

Eurasian Chaffinch (Bofink, Fringilla coelebs)

April, 2026. Hundhagen, Insjön, Leksand, Dalarna

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 900

Brambling (Bergfink, Fringilla montifringilla)

April, 2026. Limsjön, Leksand, Dalarna

Nikon Z 50 II, handheld. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR. Shot at 400mm, f/8, 1/1000s, ISO 1600