All nets opened at 0415 in light winds that increased only slightly as the morning progressed. Some nets closed at 1100 with the rest closed at 1145. A total of 21 new birds of 12 species.
A booked guided talk to 3 adults and 4 children given at 1130.
Afternoon will be spent trimming the grass on paths and net rides.
Göran arrived on the last ferry yesterday and stayed overnight to give three at the Obs last night. He leaves on the afternoon ferry today, so there will be just Chris & Kay overnight.
| Wind: | South-west | |
| Wind strength: | Light, 1-3 m/s | |
| Temperature: | 16 | |
| Visibility: | Very good, >20km | |
| Cloud Cover: | Partly cloudy, 3-5/8 | |
| Precipitation: | Dry |
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Birds |
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| House Martin | Hussvala | 1 | ||
| Lesser Whitethroat | Ärtsångare | 2 | ||
| Whitethroat | Törnsångare | 4 | ||
| Blackcap | Svarthätta | 1 | ||
| Willow Warbler | Lövsångare | 1 | ||
| Spotted Flycatcher | Grå flugsnappare | 1 | ||
| Blue Tit | Blåmes | 3 | ||
| Great Tit | Talgoxe | 2 | ||
| Siskin | Grönsiska | 1 | ||
| Linnet | Hämpling | 2 | ||
| Yellowhammer | Gulsparv | 2 | ||
| Reed Bunting | Sävsparv | 1 |
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Sightings |
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| Grey Heron | Gråhäger | 6 | Staging, Bredmar | |||
| Whimbrel | Småspov | 1 | Heard | |||
| Green Sandpiper | Skogssnäppa | 2 | Staging, Bredmar | |||
| Common Greenshank | Gluttsnäppa | 1 | Flying overhead | |||
| Common Sandpiper | Drillsnäppa | 1 | Agitated, Bredmar | |||
| Common Swift | Tornseglare | 4 | Including three in nest boxes |