21st September 2017

Overnight rain extended into the first part of the morning, delaying opening of any nets until 0800 with nets closed for an hour at 0900 due to heavy rain shower. Nets re-opened at 1000 and closed at 1200.

A quiet day with just 19 new birds of 9 species.

Some habitat work this afternoon.

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

Wind: South-east backing E then NE
Strength: Moderate, 4-7 m/s
Temperature: 15
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Overcast, 8/8 clearing
Precipitation: Showers


Birds
ringed

Wren Gärdsmyg 2
Robin Rödhake 9
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Song Thrush Taltrast 1
Garden Warbler Trädgårdsångare 1
Blackcap Svarthätta 2
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 1
Goldcrest Kungsfågel 1
Chaffinch Bofink 1


Sightings
of interest

Hen Harrier Blå kärrhök 1 Female – migrating S