All nets opened at 0415 in light winds that gradually increased and backed to the south-west from west. All nets closed at 1100.
A total of 22 new birds of 9 species, once more dominated by Ärtsångare (Lesser Whitethroat) with 8 caught, but only one Lövsångare (Willow Warbler).
Over the last couple of weeks Lasse has been doing a great job of painting the outside of the Obs – all red paintwork completed and is today busy fitting a new door to the cellar. Working alone, but knows how to get things done!!!
There will be two at the Obs overnight: Chris & Kay.
| Wind: | West, backing SW | |
| Strength: | Light becoming moderate, 4-7 m/s | |
| Temperature: | 19 | |
| Visibility: | Good, 10-20km | |
| Cloud cover: | Almost clear, 1-2/8 | |
| Precipitation: | Dry |
| Birds ringed |
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| Blackbird | Koltrast | 1 | ||
| Lesser Whitethroat | Ärtsångare | 8 | ||
| Blackcap | Svarthätta | 4 | ||
| Willow Warbler | Lövsångare | 1 | ||
| Spotted Flycatcher | Grå flugsnappare | 1 | ||
| Blue Tit | Blåmes | 2 | ||
| Red-backed Shrike | Törnskata | 1 | ||
| Greenfinch | Grönfink | 3 | ||
| Yellowhammer | Gulsparv | 1 |
| Sightings of interest |
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| Eurasian Sparrowhawk | Sparvhök | 1 | Female, foraging | |||
| Common Snipe | Enkelbeckasin | 1 | Staging, Bredmar | |||
| Green Sandpiper | Skogssnäppa | 1 | Staging, Bredmar pond | |||
| Common Crossbill | Mindre korsnäbb | 30 | Foraging |