29th April 2018

Opening of nets delayed until 0730 due to overnight rain continuing. Nets closed at 1145 with a good total of 79 new birds of 11 species, mostly Robin (Rödhake) and Chiffchaff (Gransångare). Caroline did the ringing this morning.

Bosse & Janne headed to SUDD once the rain stopped, while the rest headed to the north.

There will be four at the Obs overnight; Chris, Kay, Bjorn & Peder.

Wind: North-east
Strength: Strong, 8-13 m/s
Temperature: 5
Visibility: Moderate, 4-10km
Cloud cover: Overcast, 8/8
Precipitation: Dry after early rain


Birds
ringed

Wryneck Göktyta 1
Wren Gärdsmyg 1
Robin Rödhake 25
Song Thrush Taltrast 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 5
Blackcap Svarthätta 12
Chiffchaff Gransångare 25
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 6
Goldcrest Kungsfågel 1
Pied Flycatcher Svartvit flugsnappare 1
Reed Bunting Sävsparv 1


Sightings
of interest

Northern Pintail Stjärtand 2 SUDD
Whimbrel Småspov 3 SUDD
Little Gull Dvärgmås 1
Barn Swallow Ladusvala 1 SUDD
Common House Martin Hussvala 3 SUDD
Whinchat Buskskvätta 1
Lapland Longspur Lappsparv 1