16th October 2019

After a fairly calm start, the wind started to pick up mid-morning and fog was the predominant feature of the day. 186 birds were ringed today, including the second Yellow-browed Warbler (Tajgasångare) of the autumn which was caught at around midday, the third Siberian Chiffchaff (Sibirisk gransångare) of the autumn was also caught. Aside from these, thrushes were the order of the day, with 27 Redwing (Rödvingetrast) – the highest autumn day catch for Landsort.

Wind: Southeasterly to northeasterly
Strength 5-15 m/s
Temperature: 9-10
Visibility: Moderate to poor
Cloud cover: 8-8/8
Precipitation: Light drizzle from mid-morning

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 14

Robin / Rödhake: 39

Blackbird / Koltrast: 8

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 8

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 27

Yellow-browed Warbler: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 2

Siberian Chiffchaff / Sibirisk gransångare: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 57

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 2

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 2

Treecreeper / Trädkrypare: 5

Chaffinch / Bofink: 16

Brambling / Bergfink: 1

Bullfinch / Domherre: 3

Total: 186