20th September 2017

Nets opened at 0530 and closed at 1100 with the morning remaining dry, despite rain nearby. A total of 75 new birds of 12 species including the first Svartmes (Coal Tit) of the year.

Anders arrived this morning to spend the day at the Obs before leaving on the late ferry.

There will be two at the Obs overnight: Chris & Kay.

Wind: North-east
Strength: Strong, 8-13 m/s
Temperature: 15
Visibility: Good, 10-20 km
Cloud cover: Overcast, 8/8
Precipitation: Dry

Birds
ringed
Wren Gärdsmyg 2
Robin Rödhake 9
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 2
Blackcap Svarthätta 1
Chiffchaff Gransångare 2
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 4
Goldcrest Kungsfågel 48
Red-breasted Flycatcher Mindre flugsnappare 1
Coal Tit Svartmes 1
Blue Tit Blåmes 3
Treecreeper Trädkrypare 1
Chaffinch Bofink 1


Sightings
of interest

Common Snipe Enkelbeckasin 1 Call
Barn Swallow Ladusvala 1 Migrating
White Wagtail Sädesärla 30 Migrating
Eurasian Siskin Grönsiska 40 Migrating
Common Redpoll Gråsiska 1 Call