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