14th April 2018

19 nets opened at 0445, with more opened during the morning as the strong wind gradually reduced, to give 25 nets in operation when catching finished at 1100.

A total of 21 new birds of 7 species was, once more, quiet due to the continuing NE to E winds.

Mats arrived on the morning ferry, bringing with him supplies for the season and some excellent chocolate biscuits!!

There will be three at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay & Mats

Wind: North-east
Strength: Strong, 8-13 m/s gradually decreasing
Temperature: 4
Visibility: Very good, >20km
Cloud cover: Clear, 0/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Dunnock Järnsparv 3
Robin Rödhake 11
Blackbird Koltrast 2
Song Thrush Taltrast 2
Chiffchaff Gransångare 1
Blue Tit Blåmes 1
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 1