10th October 2017

Very strong winds restricted the number of nets that could be opened in safety to 10, which were opened at 0645 and closed at 1100 as the wind increased again.

A total of 71 new birds of 13 species/ sub-species, the majority of which were Gråsiska (Repoll)

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

Wind: North-west
Strength: Very strong, 14-19 m/s
Temperature: 9
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Cloudy, 6-7/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Wren Gärdsmyg 4
Dunnock Järnsparv 1
Robin Rödhake 8
Blackcap Svarthätta 1
Chiffchaff Gransångare 1
Goldcrest Kungsfågel 16
Blue Tit Blåmes 5
Treecreeper Trädkrypare 1
Chaffinch Bofink 1
Siskin Grönsiska 1
Redpoll Gråsiska 5
Redpol flammea Gråsiska 10
Redpoll cabaret Gråsiska 17


Sightings
of interest

Hen Harrier Blå kärrhök 1 Female, migrating S
Great Grey Shrike Varfågel 1 Staging

9th October 2017

Overnight rain continued in the early morning, preventing nets from being opened until 0830, with the strong NW to NE wind resulting in limited nets being used.

Nets opened at 0830 until 1215 with just 33 new birds of 10 species.

Visited by Lasse this afternoon who came out in the hope of seeing the Blåstjärt (red-flanked Bluetail) but no joy for him when he left to look again at 1400.

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

Wind: North-west, becoming NE
Strength: Strong, 8-13 m/s, gradually easing
Temperature: 11
Visibility: Moderate, 4-10 km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Wren Gärdsmyg 2
Dunnock Järnsparv 1
Robin Rödhake 5
Song Thrush Taltrast 2
Goldcrest Kungsfågel 10
Coal Tit Svartmes 1
Blue Tit Blåmes 6
Great Tit Talgoxe 2
Chaffinch Bofink 1
Siskin Grönsiska 3