10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

In June of 2013 he embarked on a whirlwind tour of Europe, spotting birds in Iceland , Russia , Finland , and, as you’re about to find out, Sweden: We took a quick flight from Helsinki and arrived in Stockholm, Sweden, arriving at our fourth country on this trip. How could Norway top this? Spoiler Alert: It did! ).

Sweden 167

Sweden Denmark Geese Birds 167

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A few do breed in Europe, on the extreme north-east of European Russia. As the tide fell, it exposed sand banks that attracted small parties of garrulous Brent Geese. These were dark-bellied birds from Russia. Both species of geese have increased hugely in recent years. Pinkfooted Geese.

Geese 192

Geese Russia Breeding Unwanted 192

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 11, 2014

First was an awesome stay in Iceland. Next came a stop in Russia. You can take in views of waterfowl including Eurasian Wigeon , Barnacle Geese , Trumpeter Swan , and a plethora of ducks and gulls. Between finishing one graduate program and beginning another, he embarked on a whirlwind tour of Europe.

Finland 170

Finland Estonia Birds Europe 170