Very light winds to calm when nets opened at 0345, with wind varying in direction all morning before becoming more southerly, increasing slightly in strength after netting finished at 1145.
19 new birds of 10 species in the nets, with a further 19 Great Tit (Talgoxe) chicks ringed at four nest boxes this afternoon. Among the birds caught were five Marsh Warbler (Kärrsångare).
A guided talk was given to one person and his two small grandchildren from 1130 until 1215.
Thomas left on the 1330 ferry. Afternoon was spent checking nest boxes.
There will be three at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay & Lasse.
Wind: | North-east but variable to south | |
Strength: | Light, 1-3 m/s | |
Temperature: | 21 | |
Visibility: | Good, 10-20km | |
Cloud cover: | Clear, 0/8 | |
Precipitation: | Dry |
Birds |
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White Wagtail | Sädesärla | 1 | ||
Marsh Warbler | Kärrsångare | 5 | ||
Reed Warbler | Rörsångare | 2 | ||
Whitethroat | Törnsångare | 1 | ||
Blackcap | Svarthätta | 1 | ||
Chiffchaff | Gransångare | 1 | ||
Willow Warbler | Lövsångare | 3 | ||
Great Tit | Talgoxe | 19 | ||
Red-backed Shrike | Törnskata | 1 | ||
Greenfinch | Grönfink | 2 | ||
Linnet | Hämpling | 2 |