Among a total of sixty birds ringed this morning were three
new species for the year: Tree Pipit (Trädpiplärka), Lesser Whitethroat
(Ärtsångare) and Common Redstart (Rödstjärt).
A number of good species were seen from and around
the obs today including a male Marsh Harrier (Brun kärrhök), Common Buzzard (Ormvråk), Collared Dove (Turkduva), a
female Black Redstart (Svart Rödstjärt) and best of all an Eagle Owl (Berguv) seen flying past the kitchen
window!
There will be two at the obs
tonight: Matt and Espen.
Wind: Easterly
Strength: 6-8 m/s
Temperature: 6-9
Visibility: Moderate
Cloud cover: 4-8/8
Precipitation: None
Ringing day totals:
Tree Pipit / Trädpiplärka: 1 White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1 Dunnock / Järnsparv: 2 Robin / Rödhake: 27 Redstart / Rödstjärt: 2 Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 1 Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 1 Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 11 Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 3 Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 6 Chaffinch / Bofink: 5 |
Total: 60