A large arrival of migrants occurred overnight and 277 birds were ringed this morning, our highest spring day total since 18th April 2018 when 303 birds were ringed. The majority of the catch (227) was made up of Robins (Rödhake), one of which was a Finnish control.
Wind: North to south
Strength 1-10 m/s
Temperature: -1-6
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-8/8
Precipitation: None
Ringing day totals:
Wryneck / Göktyta: 1
White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1
Wren / Gärdsmyg: 6
Dunnock / Järnsparv: 1
Robin / Rödhake: 227
Redstart / Rödstjärt: 2
Blackbird / Koltrast: 1
Song Thrush / Taltrast: 5
Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 3
Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 1
Blackcap / Svarthätta: 8
Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 10
Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 10
Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1
Total: 277