29th July 2018

Nets opened at 0530 after it was clear that the predicted rain was not going to happen!!! Nets closed at 1145 with 20 new birds of 13 species including the 3rd Swift (Tornseglare) of the year and the first Grasshopper Warbler (Gräshoppsångare).

Guided talk given to five adults and one youngster from 1130 until 1245.

Bosse & Lena left the Obs on the 0930 ferry.

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

Wind: South-east
Strength: Moderate, 4-7 m/s
Temperature: 24
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Overcast, 8/8
Precipitation: Dry after a little early rain


Birds
ringed

Swift Tornseglare 1
Swallow Ladusvala 1
White Wagtail Sädesärla 1
Thrush Nightingale Näktergal 1
Wheatear Stenskvätta 1
Grasshopper Warbler Gräshoppsångare 1
Sedge Warbler Sävsångare 1
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 3
Wood Warbler Grönsångare 1
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 1
Tree Sparrow Pilfink 3
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 4