16th July 2018

All nets opened at 0415 and closed at 1100 with 21 new birds of 11 species, including the first fledged Blackcap (Svarthätta) and Red-backed Shrike (Törnskata) of the year.

There will be two at the OBs overnight: Chris & Kay.

Wind: Variable
Strength: Light, 1-3 m/s
Temperature: 25
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Clear, 0/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

White Wagtail Sädesärla 1
Blackbird Koltrast 4
Song Thrush Taltrast 2
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 3
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 4
Blackcap Svarthätta 1
Marsh Tit Entita 1
Red-backed Shrike Törnskata 1
Tree Sparrow Pilfink 2
Chaffinch Bofink 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 1


Sightings
of interest

Grey Heron Gråhäger 35 Migrating south in groups of: 19, 8 & 9
White-tailed Eagle Havsörn 1 Adult, flying overhead
Green Sandpiper Skogssnäppa 5 Staging, 3 on Bredmar pond & 2 at Bredmar – all at same time