18th April 2018

Nets opened at 0500 in a slightly windier day with occasional rain from around 0845. Much quieter than the last few days but still a decent total of 64 new birds of 8 species.

While Kay went to ‘land’ in the afternoon for shopping Chris spent some time cleaning the kitchen cupboards. Most done with some still to have a go at tomorrow – Ahh the joys of observatory life!!!

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

Wind: West
Strength: Moderate, 4-7 m/s
Temperature: 5
Visibility: Moderate, 4-10km
Cloud cover: Cloudy, 6-7/8
Precipitation: Dry with occassional light rain


Birds
ringed

Wren Gärdsmyg 1
Dunnock Järnsparv 2
Robin Rödhake 40
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Song Thrush Taltrast 9
Redwing Rödvingetrast 6
Chiffchaff Gransångare 2
Chaffinch Bofink 3