1st June 2018

Nets opened at 0345 and closed at 1145 with June starting as it has been for May – light winds and strong sunshine.

A total of 12 birds of 9 species, including the fourth Greenish Warbler (Lundsångare) of the year and a Black Redstart (Svart rödstjärt).

Afternoon spent checking more nest boxes in the north, with no chicks ready to ring but a few occupied boxes.

There will be five at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay, Mova, Lasse and Thomas.

Wind: South-east becoming South
Strength: Slight to moderate, 3-5 m/s
Temperature: 17
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Clear skies, 0/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

White Wagtail Sädesärla 1
Black Redstart Svart rödstjärt 1
Redstart Rödstjärt 1
Reed Warbler Rörsångare 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 2
Garden Warbler Trädgårdsångare 1
Greenish Warbler Lundsångare 1
Chaffinch Bofink 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 3


Sightings
of interest

Horned Grebe Svarthakedopping 2 Pair with 4 eggs Norrhamn
Common Sandpiper Drillsnäppa 2 Pair displaying, Norrhamn