26th July 2017

Restricted net opening due to strong wind with 22 nets opened at 0345, some closed at 1100 and the rest at 1145.

20 new birds of 10 species including the first young Sävsångare (Sedge Warbler) of the autumn.

Migration watching was again very poor with Kalle abandoning any hope of seeing a movement of waders due to a strong NE wind – unfavourable for here.

A guided talk given to 9 adults from 1130 until 1230.

There will be four at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay, Kalle & Marie.

Wind: North-east
Strength: Strong, 8-13 m/s
Temperature: 18
Visibility: Good, 10-20 km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Swallow Ladusvala 1
Robin Rödhake 1
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Sedge Warbler Sävsångare 1
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 2
Blackcap Svarthätta 1
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 7
Greenfinch Grönfink 4
Scarlet Rosefinch Rosenfink 1


Sightings
of interest
Osprey Fiskgjuse 1 Seen north of Bredmar
Eurasian Hobby Lärkfalk 1 Foraging around Obs
Common Snipe Enkelbeckasin 3 Adult with two young flew from near Bredmar
Common Cuckoo Gök 1 Flying around
Common Swift Tornseglare 6 Flying around, entering nest boxes