5th April 2020

12 birds were ringed on a still day today, including the first Chiffchaff (Gransångare) and Song Thrush (Taltrast) of the year. A seawatch this morning included 1339 Long-tailed Ducks (Alfgel), 1069 Eider (Ejder), 129 Common Scoter (Sjöorre), the first two Gadwall (Snatterand) and Redshank (Rödbena) of the season and two Lapwing (Toffsvipa). A Merlin (Stenfalk) was at Österhamn.

Wind: Southwest
Strength 2-8 m/s
Temperature: 2-6
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-7/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 2

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 5

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Total: 12