20th July 2017

22 nets opened at 0415 and closed at 1100 with 17 new birds of 11 species including the first fledged Ladusvala (Swallow) and Brunsiska (Lesser Redpoll) chicks of the year.

A quiet day for the rest of the day while Chris rests his back.

Mark leaves the island in the afternoon, to give just Chris & Kay at the Obs overnight.

Wind: North-east
Strength: Light, 1-3 m/s
Temperature: 18
Visibility: Good, 10-20 km
Cloud cover: Almost clear, 1-2/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Swallow Ladusvala 3
Wren Gärdsmyg 1
Wheatear Stenskvätta 1
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 2
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 2
Whitethroat Törnsångare 1
Blackcap Svarthätta 1
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 3
Tree Sparrow Pilfink 1
Chaffinch Bofink 1
Redpoll cabaret Brunsiska 1