25th May 2017

All nets opened at 0345, most closed at 1100 and some kept open until 1145 for an extra guided talk.

A total of 42 new birds of 17 species including the first Ladusvala (Barn Swallow) and Lundsångare (Greenish Warbler) of the year.

Ebba arrived on site at 0900, staying until 1200 to observe ringing and help with net rounds.

Guided talk to 3 people, arranged through Ann & Lennart at the hostel

Stare (Starling) nest boxes to check this afternoon.

Think there will be four at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay, Stalin and Linda.

Wind: North
Wind strength: Moderate, but dropping 4-7m/s
Temperature: 10
Visibility: Very good, >20km
Cloud Cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Swallow Ladusvala 1
Robin Rödhake 3
Thrush Nightingale Näktergal 1
Bluethroat Blåhake 1
Redstart Rödstjärt 4
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 3
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 1
Garden Warbler Trädgårdsångare 2
Blackcap Svarthätta 2
Greenish Warbler Lundsångre 1
Chiffchaff Gransångare 2
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 16
Starling Stare 1
Chaffinch Bofink 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 1
Redpoll Gråsiska 1
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 1