15th August 2017

All nets opened at 0415 and closed at 1100 with 30 new birds of 12 species including a Näktergal (Thrush Nightingale) and Busksvätta (Whinchat).

May do some work on reducing tree height later.

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

Wind: South
Strength: Light wind, 1-3 m/s
Temperature: 18
Visibility: Good, 10-20 km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Robin Rödhake 1
Thrush Nightingale Näktergal 1
Whinchat Buskvätta 1
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 5
Whitethroat Törnsångare 3
Garden Warbler Trädgårdsångare 1
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 5
Red-backed Shrike Törnskata 1
Tree Sparrow Pilfink 5
Brambling Bergfink 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 5

14th August 2017

All nets opened at 0415 in light winds that gradually increased and backed to the south-west from west. All nets closed at 1100.

A total of 22 new birds of 9 species, once more dominated by Ärtsångare (Lesser Whitethroat) with 8 caught, but only one Lövsångare (Willow Warbler).

Over the last couple of weeks Lasse has been doing a great job of painting the outside of the Obs – all red paintwork completed and is today busy fitting a new door to the cellar. Working alone, but knows how to get things done!!!

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

Wind: West, backing SW
Strength: Light becoming moderate, 4-7 m/s
Temperature: 19
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Almost clear, 1-2/8
Precipitation: Dry

Birds
ringed
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 8
Blackcap Svarthätta 4
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 1
Spotted Flycatcher Grå flugsnappare 1
Blue Tit Blåmes 2
Red-backed Shrike Törnskata 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 3
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 1

Sightings
of interest
Eurasian Sparrowhawk Sparvhök 1 Female, foraging
Common Snipe Enkelbeckasin 1 Staging, Bredmar
Green Sandpiper Skogssnäppa 1 Staging, Bredmar pond
Common Crossbill Mindre korsnäbb 30 Foraging

13th August 2017

17 nets opened at 0415 with a strong SW wind that was forecast to decrease through the first part of the morning, remaining dry!!!! All nets closed at 0745 with moderate rain finishing ringing for the day.

What a difference a day makes!!! Rain forecast yesterday, so nets opened late but no rain. No rain forecast today but nets closed due to rain!!! What is going on???

A total of 5 new birds of just 3 species. It really needs one of the two Ärtsångare (Lesser Whitethroat) to be re-trapped in the Lebanon to make opening the nets this morning seem worthwhile!

Potentially a public guided talk at 1130.

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

Wind: South-west
Strength: Strong, decreasing, 6-10 m/s
Temperature: 16
Visibility: Moderate to low, 2-5km
Cloud cover: Overcast, 8/8
Precipitation: Moderate rain


Birds
ringed

Blackbird Koltrast 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 2
Greenfinch Grönfink 2

12th August 2017

The opening of nets was delayed until 0630 due to a definite forecast of prolonged rain throughout the morning. By 0630, with SMHI still showing rain falling over Landsort, the nets were opened in completely dry conditions and, apart from one or two drops of rain, the morning remained dry. Nets closed at 1200.

A pleasing total of 32 new birds of 13 species, with a good total of 14 Ärtsångare (Lesser Whitethroat). A unexpected 1cy male Bergfink (Brambling) was only the 6th August capture in the history of the Obs and the earliest by eight days.

David and Maya left the island at 0930 giving just two at the Obs overnight: Chris & Kay.

Wind: South
Strength: Light wind, 1-3 m/s
Temperature: 18
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Overcast, 8/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Wren Gärdsmyg 1
Song Thrush Taltrast 1
Sedge Warbler Sävsångare 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 14
Whitethroat Törnsångare 1
Garden Warbler Trädgårdsångare 1
Blackcap Svarthätta 2
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 3
Red-backed Shrike Törnskata 2
Chaffinch Bofink 1
Brambling Bergfink 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 3
Goldfinch Steglits 1


Sightings
of interest

Eurasian Sparrowhawk Sparvhök 2 Foraging
Common Swift Tornseglare 50 Foraging
Eurasian Wryneck Göktyta 1 Individually marked
Barn Swallow Ladusvala 40 Foraging
Common House Martin Hussvala 30 Foraging
Thrush Nightingale Näktergal 1 Individually marked
Common Redstart Rödstjärt 1 Individually marked
European Greenfinch Grönfink 40 Foraging

11th August 2017

All nets opened at 0400 and closed at 1100 with 24 new birds of 6 species caught. A pleasing total of 12 Ärtsångare (Lesser Whitethroat) and 5 Lövsångare (Willow Warbler) gave some indication of a movement of birds.

Peter left the island this morning to give four at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay, David and Maya.

Wind: South-west
Strength: Moderate, 4-7 m/s
Temperature: 20
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Clear, 0/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Robin Rödhake 1
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 12
Whitethroat Törnsångare 2
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 5
Greenfinch Grönfink 3


Sightings
of interest

Green Sandpiper Skogssnäppa 2 Staging
Common Greenshank Gluttsnäppa 1 Call
Common Cuckoo Gök 1 Staging
Common Redpoll Gråsiska 5 Staging
Common Crossbill Mindre korsnäbb 1 Call

10th August 2017

All 30 nets opened at 0400 with some closed during the morning as the wind increased, with 22 nets closed at 1100.

18 new birds of 11 species including three Härmsångare (Icterine Warbler).

Peter was migration watching at Vaderbunkern.

Johann and the two girls left today to give five overnight:

Chris, Kay, Peter, David & Maya.

Wind: South-west
Strength: Strong, 8-10 m/s
Temperature: 16
Visibility: Good, 10-20 km
Cloud cover: Cloudy, 6-7/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Robin Rödhake 1
Wheatear Stenskvätta 1
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 3
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 2
Whitethroat Törnsångare 2
Blackcap Svarthätta 2
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 1
Spotted Flycatcher Grå flugsnappare 1
Red-backed Shrike Törnskata 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 3


Sightings
of interest

Common Crossbill Mindre korsnäbb 14 Two flocks of 5 and 9

9th August 2017

All 30 nets opened at 0400, some closed at 1100 and the rest at 1145.

A truly desperate days ringing with only 9 new birds of 6 species.

Not a lot else to say about that!

A guided talk to 7 people from 1130 until 1300.

David and grand-daughter as well as Peter arrive today to give 8 at the Obs overnight.

Wind: East
Strength: Strong, 8-13 m/s
Temperature: 16
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry

Birds
ringed
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 3
Blackcap Svarthätta 1
Blue Tit Blåmes 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 1
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 2

Sightings
of interest
Common Teal Kricka 2 Staging
Common Snipe Enkelbeckasin 1 Staging – in net, then out again!!!
Green Sandpiper Skogssnäppa 1 Staging
Common Swift Tornseglare 2 Spent night in nest box

8th August 2017

All nets opened at 0400 and closed at 1100 with 26 new birds of 9 species.

A good movement of Mindre Korsnäabb over the Obs with Bosse & Janne counting 264 in several flocks and one’s & two’s.

Bosse & Janne left the island in the early afternoon, with Johan and his two children arriving this afternoon to give five at the Obs overnight.

Wind: South-west
Strength: Moderate, 4-7 m/s
Temperature: 17
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry
Birds
ringed
Blackbird Koltrast 2
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 7
Whitethroat Törnsångare 3
Garden Warbler Trädgårdsångare 1
Blackcap Svarthätta 1
Tree Sparrow Pilfink 7
Greenfinch Grönfink 1
Scarlet Rosefinch Rosenfink 1
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 3


Sightings
of interest

Eurasian Sparrowhawk Sparvhök 3 Migrating
Sandwich Tern Kentsk tärna 2 Migrating SW
Common Cuckoo Gök 1 Migrating
Common Swift Tornseglare 1 In nest box
European Green Woodpecker Gröngöling 1 Call
Great Spotted Woodpecker Större hackspett 1 Flying overhead
Sand Martin Backsvala 6 Migrating SW
Thrush Nightingale Näktergal 1 Re-trapped
Common Crossbill Mindre korsnäbb 264 Migrating S

7th August 2017

12 nets opened at 0430 in a strong W wind that gradually increased allowing 23 nets to be open by the time all nets were closed at 1100.

A better catch than in the recent few days with 19 new birds of 8 species including the first Gök (Common Cuckoo) of the year.

Afternoon will be spent reducing canopy height around some of the nets now that the breeding season has finished.

Lena left in the morning to give four at the Obs overnight:

Chris, Kay, Bosse & Janne.

Wind: West
Strength: Strong, decreasing, 8-13m/s
Temperature: 17
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Almost clear, 1-2/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Cuckoo Gök 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 8
Whitethroat Törnsångare 2
Wood Warbler Grönsångare 1
Great Tit Talgoxe 1
Tree Sparrow Pilfink 1
Chaffinch Bofink 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 4


Sightings
of interest

Eurasian Sparrowhawk Sparvhök 3 Hunting
Common Cuckoo Gök 1 Staging

6th August 2017

Net opening restricted to just 10 nets due to strong to very strong wind from the west. These nets opened at 0500 and the last few closed at 1015 as the light rain showers increased to a spell of heavier showers.

Just 9 new birds of 6 species.

A guided talk given from 1130 until 1300 to four people.

See the link below for an article on the first record of definite breeding of Enkelbeckasin (Common Snipe) on Landosrt
http://www.landsort-birds.se/?page_id=127

Oscar leaves this afternoon, with Janne arriving so there will be five at the OBs overnight:

Chris, Kay, Bosse, Lena and Janne.

An excellent days migration watching, by Bosse in the morning and by Bosse & Janne in the afternoon/ evening. Some of the highlights are shown below:

Wind: West
Strength: Stong-very strong, 9-14 m/s
Temperature: 17
Visibility: Moderate 4-10km
Cloud cover: Overcast, 8/8
Precipitation: Showers, some heavy


Birds
ringed

Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 2
Garden Warbler Trädgårdsångare 1
Spotted Flycatcher Grå flugsnappare 2
Chaffinch Bofink 2
Greenfinch Grönfink 1


Sightings
of interest


Morning

Greater Scaup Bergand 2 Migrating SW
White-tailed Eagle Havsörn 3 Flying overhead
Eurasian Oystercatcher Strandskata 140 Migrating SW
Grey Plover Kustpipare 31 Migrating SW
Red Knot Kustsnäppa 15 Migrating SW
Sanderling Sandlöpare 2 Migrating SW
Dunlin Kärrsnäppa 157 Migrating SW
Bar-tailed Godwit Myrspov 100 Migrating SW
Common Greenshank Gluttsnäppa 10 Migrating SW
Parasitic Skua Kustlabb 3 Migrating SW
Common Swift Tornseglare 73 Migrating S
Spotted Flycatcher Grå flugsnappare 40 Staging


Afternoon/ evening

Little Ringed Plover Mindre strandpipare 1 Migrating SW
Grey Plover Kustpipare 71 Migrating SW
Sanderling Sandlöpare 5 Migrating SW
Little Stint Småsnäppa 5 Migrating SW
Curlew Sandpiper Spovsnäppa 10 Migrating SW
Dunlin Kärrsnäppa 735 Migrating SW

5th August 2017

Due to very strong winds opening of nets was delayed until 0500 when 7 nets were opened and closed at 1145.

Nearly 7 hours for 7 birds of 7 species in 7 nets !!!!
Fortunately for Bosse one of them was a Grönsångare (Wood Warbler), adding to his species list for the year.

Bosse & Svante spent a very rewarding morning at Vaderbunken, with some of the highlights from an excellent period of migration watching shown below.

Svante left the island in mid-morning to give five at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay, Bosse, Lena and Oscar.

Wind: South-west
Strength: Very strong, 12-14 m/s
Temperature: 16
Visibility: Good, 10-20 km
Cloud cover: Cloudy, 6-7/8
Precipitation: Showers

Birds
ringed
Redstart Rödstjärt 1
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 1
Wood Warbler Grönsångare 1
Spotted Flycatcher Grå flugsnappare 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 1
Redpoll Gråsiska 1
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 1


Sightings
of interest

White-tailed Eagle Havsörn 2 Flying overhead
Eurasian Sparrowhawk Sparvhök 1 Foraging
Osprey Fiskgjuse 1 Migrating
Eurasian Hobby Lärkfalk 1 Foraging
Little Ringed Plover Mindre strandpipare 1 Migrating SW
Grey Plover Kustpipare 71 Migrating SW
Red Knot Kustsnäppa 89 Migrating SW
Sanderling Sandlöpare 1 Migrating SW
Curlew Sandpiper Spovsnäppa 6 Migrating SW
Dunlin Kärrsnäppa 760 Migrating SW
Bar-tailed Godwit Myrspov 42 Migrating SW
Red-necked Phalarope Smalnäbbad simsnäppa 1 Migrating SW
Little Tern Småtärna 1 Migrating SW

4th August 2017

21 nets opened at 0600 after overnight rain, but strong wind restricted the number of nets we could open. By the time nets closed at 1100 onlt 17 were opened. Only 9 new birds of 5 species.

Bosse was out early migration watching with not a lot seen.

Svante, a re-joining member arrived this morning to stay overnight.

There will be six at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay, Bosse, Lean, Oscar and Svante.

Wind: West
Strength: Strong, 8-13 m/s
Temperature: 17
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Cloudy, 6-7/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Blackbird Koltrast 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 4
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 2
Red-backed Shrike Törnskata 1
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 1


Sightings
of interest
White-tailed Eagle Havsörn 1 Flying overhead
Eurasian Oystercatcher Strandskata 71 Migrating SW
Common Cuckoo Gök 1 Staging
Eurasian Wryneck Göktyta 1 Individually marked

3rd August 2017

Strong overnight winds continued in the morning, delaying opening of any nets until 0445 when 22 were opened with the remaining 8 opened in stages through the morning as the wind gradually deceased. All 30 nets closed at 1100 with 13 new birds of 7 species caught to give 3500 now for the year.

Bosse was up and out early with some decent migration watching – the best birds being shown in the table below.

at 1630 a lecture was given to Byalaget, with an excellent turn-out of 30 people attending. A very enjoyable presentation to give and a great opportunity to explain a bit more about the work we all do and to thank everyone for their support and the way in which we have been made most welcome on the island.

There will be four at the Obs overnight (though maybe Janne will arrive??): Chris, Kay, Bosse & Lena.

Wind: South-west
Strength: Strong, decreasing, 8-13 m/s
Temperature: 17
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Parlty cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Blackbird Koltrast 2
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 6
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 1
Spotted Flycatcher Grå flugsnappare 1
Red-backed Shrike Törnskata 1
Tree Sparrow Pilfink 1


Sightings
of interest
Western Marsh Harrier Brun kärrhök 1 Juv – Migrating SW
Eurasian Sparrowhawk Sparvhök 2 Foraging
Osprey Fiskgjuse 1 Migrating
Red Knot Kustsnäppa 130 Migrating SW
Green Sandpiper Skogssnäppa 3 Staging, Bredmar
Common Cuckoo Gök 1 Staging, Bredmar
Two-barred Crossbill Bändelkorsnäbb 1 Migrating
Common Crossbill Mindre korsnäbb 59 Migrating

2nd August 2017

Early rain with a threat of thunder delayed opening until 0630 when all 30 nets were opened, some being closed at 1100 and the rest at 1145.

A quiet start to the day with some blank net rounds before a slight improvement later to give 18 new birds of 5 species, all but one bird being warblers.

A public guided talk given to eight adults at 1130 until 1300.

Two flocks of Myrspov flew over the Obs in the early afternoon, one of 130 passing just over the building.

There will be four at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay, Bosse & Lena.

Wind: West
Strength: Light, 1-3 m/s
Temperature: 19
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry after early rain

Birds
ringed
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 4
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 8
Whitethroat Törnsångare 4
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 1
Great Tit Talgoxe 1


Sightings
of interest

Eurasian Woodcock Morkulla 1 Stationery
Bar-tailed Godwit Myrspov 130 Migrating SW
Bar-tailed Godwit Myrspov 70 Migrating SW
Whimbrel Småspov 1 Flying overhead
Common Cuckoo Gök 1 Staging
Common Swift Tornseglare 6 Flying overhead
European Green Woodpecker Gröngöling 1 Call

1st August 2017

21 nets opened at 0345 and closed at 1100. A total of 13 new birds of 7 species.

Another quiet day for ringing.

Kay put further coats of paint on woodwork and walls.

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

Wind: South-west
Strength: Strong wind, 8-13 m/s
Temperature: 17
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Cloudy, 6-7/8
Precipitation: Dry

Birds
ringed
Blackbird Koltrast 3
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 3
Garden Warbler Trädgårdsångare 1
Blackcap Svarthätta 3
Chaffinch Bofink 1
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 1

Sightings
of interest
White-tailed Eagle Havsörn 1 Flying overhead
Whimbrel Småspov 5 Staging
Common Swift Tornseglare 6 Flying around Obs
European Green Woodpecker Gröngöling 1 Call

31st July 2017

22 nets opened at 0345 with a further four opened later as the wind eased for a short while, with all 26 nets closed at 1100. A quiet end to the month with just 7 new birds of 5 species. A Morkulla (Woodcock) was flushed from a net ride at 0345 and a couple of hours later, presumably the same bird was flushed from the same spot, straight into the net, but out again before it could be reached!!!! Catching that would have saved an otherwise poor days ringing.

Afternoon will be spent preparing end of month reports and finalising the talk that is being given on the 3rd. While preparing the monthly summary it was noticed that the daily diary entry of the 12th July referred to two Kaspisk trut (Caspian Gull) flying over the Obs. This record should have referred to two Skräntärna (Caspian Tern). The diary has now been corrected!

Kay spent quiet times between net rounds painting woodwork in the bathroom and the walls behind the cooker in the kitchen.

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

Wind: South-west
Strength: Strong, 8-13 m/s
Temperature: 18
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry

Birds
ringed
Swallow Ladusvala 2
Blackcap Svarthätta 1
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 2
Great Tit Talgoxe 1
Scarlet Rosefinch Rosenfink 1

Sightings
of interest
White-tailed Eagle Havsörn 1 Flying overhead – adult
Common Kestrel Tornfalk 1 Foraging
Eurasian Woodcock Morkulla 1 In the net – briefly!!!!
Whimbrel Småspov 8 Staging
Common Greenshank Gluttsnäppa 1 Call
Common Swift Tornseglare 4 Flying around Obs
European Green Woodpecker Gröngöling 1 Foraging

30th July 2017

Restricted to 16 nets opened at 0345 due to strong winds, with some more opened as the morning progressed. Some closed at 1100 and the rest closed at 1145.

Only 14 new birds of 8 species caught.

A public guiding given to 5 adults and 2 youngsters from 1130 until 1245.

Migration watching was quiet for Kalle, Janne & Mikael, though not sure of what was seen as they left the island before I chatted to them about anything of interest though a Sandlöpare (sanderling) was mentioned as being the best bird.

Marie put another coat of paint on the wall and boarding in the hall before she & Kalle left on the 0930 ferry, with Janne & Mikael leaving at 1330.

Another guiding to 4 people will be given at around 1600 this afternoon – another short working day!!!!

There will be just Chris & Kay at the Obs tonight.

Wind: West
Strength: Strong, 8-13 m/s
Temperature: 19
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Redstart Rödstjärt 2
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 2
Whitethroat Törnsångare 2
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 3
Blue Tit Blåmes 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 2
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 1

29th July 2017

All nets opened at 0345, with two closed at 0900 near the football pitch to avoid the ball from the ‘big match’ going in the wrong net!!! All the nets closed at 1100.

A total of 26 new birds of 13 species, including the 2nd Gröngöling (Green Woodpecker) of the year, exactly one year after two were caught in 2016.

Janne, Kalle & Mikael headed up to the Bredmar cliffs for migration watching before going to the south for the rest of the morning. Not yet caught up with them about how they got on.

Yesterday evening Kalle did a fantastic job of putting the door frame up at the bathroom, a job that has been outstanding for a year. This morning Marie gave a coat of paint to the wall and boarding, altogether a great improvement and a big job ‘off the list’.

A sign put up near the football pitch directing people to Badplats has already started to work and should reduce the damage to the ‘Badplats’ net caused by people walking past it.

There will be six at the Obs tonight: Chris, Kay, Kalle, Marie, Janne & Mikael.

Wind: South-east
Strength: Moderate, 4-7 m/s
Temperature: 18
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Almost clear, 1-2/8
Precipitation: Dry

Birds
ringed
Green Woodpecker Gröngöling 1
White Wagtail Sädesärla 2
Robin Rödhake 1
Blackbird Koltrast 5
Song Thrush Taltrast 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 4
Whitethroat Törnsångare 2
Garden Warbler Trädgårdsångare 1
Blackcap Svarthätta 2
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 2
Tree Sparrow Pilfink 2
Chaffinch Bofink 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 2

Sightings
of interest
Osprey Fiskgjuse 1 Migrating
Common Swift Tornseglare 15 Flying overhead
European Green Woodpecker Gröngöling 1 Different from the ringed bird

28th July 2017

All nets opened at 0345 in overcast and calm conditions with a very light wind from NE which gradually moved to the S through the morning. All nets closed at 1100.

a total of 23 new birds of 15 species including a Rörsångare (Reed Warbler). Yet another poor day for migration watching for Kalle who is trying his best but being frustrated by the wind direction.

Marie has put a 2nd coat of oil on the two main tables and benches, including soaking the feet in oil to help prolong their life.

There will be six at the Obs tonight: Chris, Kay, Kalle, Marie, Janne and Mikael.

Wind: North-east becoming S
Strength: Light, almost calm, 1-3 m/s
Temperature: 18
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Overcast, 8/8
Precipitation: Dry

Birds
ringed
Wryneck Göktyta 1
Robin Rödhake 2
Thrush Nightingale Näktergal 1
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Reed Warbler Rörsångare 1
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 2
Whitethroat Törnsångare 4
Garden Warbler Trädgårdsångare 1
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 1
Great Tit Talgoxe 1
Tree Sparrow Pilfink 3
Greenfinch Grönfink 1
Goldfinch Steglits 1
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 2


Sightings
of interest

Grey Heron Gråhäger 7 Flying overhead
Whimbrel Småspov 4 Flying overhead
Common Swift Tornseglare 5 Flying around Obs

27th July 2017

25 nets opened at 0345, with some opened later as the wind changed. All nets closed at 1100 with 34 new birds of 14 species. Among them were the first young Grå flugsnappare (Spotted Flycatcher) and Svartvit flugsnappare (Pied Flycatcher) of the year.

Migration watching remained poor with Kalle spending an un-rewarding period watching for wader passage before heading off through the woods for an equally quiet time!!!

Trimming can be put off no longer, so that is the job for the afternoon along with more progress on preparing for next weeks talk to island residents.

There will be four at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay, Kalle & Marie.

Wind: North-east
Strength: Strong, 8-10 m/s
Temperature: 19
Visibility: Good, 10-20 km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Wryneck Göktyta 1
Swallow Ladusvala 1
White Wagtail Sädesärla 1
Robin Rödhake 1
Blackbird Koltrast 3
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 4
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 1
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 11
Spotted Flycatcher Grå flugsnappare 2
Pied Flycatcher Svartvit flugsnappare 1
Tree Sparrow Pilfink 5
Chaffinch Bofink 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 1
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 1


Sightings
of interest

Green Sandpiper Skogssnäppa 1 On Bredmar pond
Wood Sandpiper Grönbena 1 On Bredmar pond
Common Sandpiper Drillsnäppa 1 Saltmar

26th July 2017

Restricted net opening due to strong wind with 22 nets opened at 0345, some closed at 1100 and the rest at 1145.

20 new birds of 10 species including the first young Sävsångare (Sedge Warbler) of the autumn.

Migration watching was again very poor with Kalle abandoning any hope of seeing a movement of waders due to a strong NE wind – unfavourable for here.

A guided talk given to 9 adults from 1130 until 1230.

There will be four at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay, Kalle & Marie.

Wind: North-east
Strength: Strong, 8-13 m/s
Temperature: 18
Visibility: Good, 10-20 km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Swallow Ladusvala 1
Robin Rödhake 1
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Sedge Warbler Sävsångare 1
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 2
Blackcap Svarthätta 1
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 7
Greenfinch Grönfink 4
Scarlet Rosefinch Rosenfink 1


Sightings
of interest
Osprey Fiskgjuse 1 Seen north of Bredmar
Eurasian Hobby Lärkfalk 1 Foraging around Obs
Common Snipe Enkelbeckasin 3 Adult with two young flew from near Bredmar
Common Cuckoo Gök 1 Flying around
Common Swift Tornseglare 6 Flying around, entering nest boxes

25th July 2017

All nets opened at 0345 and closed at 1100 with 20 new birds of 11 species. Also caught was another young Göktyta (Wryneck) ringed on the 2nd July in a nest box in the north. This is the second in two days out of a brood of 6 birds. Also caught was a re-trap Ärtsångare (Lesser Whitethroat) which was ringed as a 2cy bird on the 6th May 2013, making it 6 years old.

Migration watching for Kalle & Janne was poor, while Marie remains largely out of action due to a problem with her foot.

This afternoon Marie noticed a Lärkfalk (Hobby) catch a svala over the Obs which seemed to go down to the football pitch. Marie, Chris & Kay went down to investigate. No Lärkfalk but an adult Enkelbekasin (Common Snipe) with two well grown young feeding at the far end of the football pitch. The young looked almost as large as the adult and were presumed able to fly but ran into cover every time the adult sensed danger and ‘froze’, each time the young re-appearing after a couple of minutes before all three walked out of view. A fantastic breeding record for the site and a reward for all the males persistent displaying throughout the spring!!!!

Bike tyre changed between net rounds and ‘work in progress’ on replacing a chain on one of the other bikes!!!

Need to trim the net rides soon, maybe today.

Janne left the island on the afternoon ferry.

There will be four at the Obs tonight: Chris, Kay, Kalle and Marie.

Wind: North-east
Strength: Moderate, 4-7 m/s
Temperature: 18
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Blackbird Koltrast 1
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 3
Blackcap Svarthätta 1
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 3
Great Tit Talgoxe 1
Red-backed Shrike Törnskata 1
Tree Sparrow Pilfink 3
Greenfinch Grönfink 4
Scarlet Rosefinch Rosenfink 1
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 1


Sightings
of interest

Eurasian Sparrowhawk Sparvhök 1 Foraging
Common Cuckoo Gök 1 Staging
Common Swift Tornseglare 10 Feeding around Obs
Common Swift Tornseglare 40 flying overhead
Eurasian Wryneck Göktyta 1 Re-trapped young bird from nest box

24th July 2017

21 nets opened at 0345 and closed at 1100, with Janne helping when Kay went off the island mid-morning to shop.

A total of 17 new birds of 10 species including a Gröngöling (Green Woodpecker), the 12th ever caught here. A ringed Göktyta (Wryneck) was caught, one of the brood of 6 chicks ringed in the far north of the island on 2nd July.

Kalle & Marie arrive at some time this afternoon, giving five at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay, Janne, Kalle & Marie.

Wind: North-east
Strength: Strong, 8-13 m/s slowly decreasing
Temperature: 17
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Cloudy, 6-7/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Green Woodpecker Gröngöling 1
Robin Rödhake 1
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Song Thrush Taltrast 1
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 2
Garden Warbler Trädgårdsångare 1
Blackcap Svarthätta 6
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 2
Chaffinch Bofink 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 1


Sightings
of interest

Common Swift Tornseglare 10 Feeding around Obs & entering boxes
Two-barred Crossbill Bändelkorsnäbb 1 Flying overhead
Common Crossbill Mindre korsnäbb 5 Flying overhead
Common Rosefinch Rosenfink 1 Heard at Bredmar

23rd July 2017

All nets opened at 0345 in almost calm conditions, with the wind increasing slightly through the morning. Some nets closed at 1100 with the rest closed at 1145.

A total of 16 new birds of 10 species including the first fledged Rosenfink (Rosefinch) of the year.

A guiding to 6 adults given at 1130 until 1300.

Bosse & Janne spent time on the cliffs at Bredmar before heading off to Jutvik & Saltmar – another quiet morning for wader migration!!!

Bosse leaves on the late ferry so there will be three at the Obs tonight: Chris, Kay & Janne.

Wind: North-east
Strength: Light, increasing: 1-3 m/s
Temperature: 19
Visibility: Good, 10-20 km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

White Wagtail Sädesärla 2
Wren Gärdsmyg 1
Robin Rödhake 1
Thrush Nightingale Näktergal 1
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 1
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 4
Greenfinch Grönfink 3
Scarlet Rosefinch Rosenfink 1
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 1


Sightings
of interest

Red Knot Kustsnäppa 44 Migrating SW
Bar-tailed Godwit Myrspov 73 Migrating SW
Whimbrel Småspov 6 Staging
Common Greenshank Gluttsnäppa 1 Staging
Common Swift Tornseglare 15 Flying over Obs, feeding & visiting nest boxes
European Green Woodpecker Gröngöling 2 1cy birds, flying overhead

22nd July 2017

All 30 nets opened at 0345 and closed at 1100 with 24 new birds of 12 species including 6 Svarthätta (Blackcap) one of the highest day captures for this species in July over the last 30 years.

Migration watching by Janne & Bosse (the sleepers!!!) in the south, though quiet, produced a movement of tärna (terns), a mix of waders and two Svarthakedopping (Horned Grebe) migrating SW.

The Gröngöling seen yesterday was still present through the morning.

There will be 4 at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay, Janne & Bosse.

Wind: South-west
Strength: Light, 1-3 m/s increasing
Temperature: 18
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry

Birds
ringed
Swallow Ladusvala 2
White Wagtail Sädesärla 1
Robin Rödhake 2
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 1
Whitethroat Törnsångare 1
Garden Warbler Trädgårdsångare 1
Blackcap Svarthätta 6
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 5
Red-backed Shrike Törnskata 1
Chaffinch Bofink 2
Redpoll cabaret Gråsiska 1


Sightings
of interest

Horned Grebe Svarthakedopping 2 Migrating SW
Dunlin Kärrsnäppa 3 Migrating SW
Bar-tailed Godwit Myrspov 90 Migrating SW
Spotted Redshank Svartsnäppa 1 Migrating SW
Wood Sandpiper Grönbena 1 Jutvik
Common Sandpiper Drillsnäppa 3 Jutvik
Arctic/Common Tern Silver/ Fisktärna 130 Migrating SW
Common Cuckoo Gök 1 Flying overhead
Common Swift Tornseglare 20 Flying overhead
European Green Woodpecker Gröngöling 1 Flying overhead
Common House Martin Hussvala 50 Feeding

21st July 2017

22 nets opened at 0345 and closed at 1100 with 12 new birds of 9 species. Notable was only one warbler species caught – an Ärtsångare (Lesser Whitethroat).

Very quiet for birds today

There will be three at the Obs tonight: Chris, Kay & Bosse. An update – Janne arrived!!! – so Chris, Kay & the chuckle brothers!!!

Wind: East
Strength: Light, increasing, 1-5 m/s
Temperature: 17
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

White Wagtail Sädesärla 2
Wren Gärdsmyg 1
Robin Rödhake 3
Blackbird Koltrast 1
Song Thrush Taltrast 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 1
Red-backed Shrike Törnskata 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 1
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 1

Sightings
of interest
Eurasian Hobby Lärkfalk 1 Flying overhead
Eurasian Oystercatcher Strandskata 24 Migrating SW
Common Swift Tornseglare 10 Flying round Obs, entering nest boxes
European Green Woodpecker Gröngöling 1 Flying overhead

20th July 2017

22 nets opened at 0415 and closed at 1100 with 17 new birds of 11 species including the first fledged Ladusvala (Swallow) and Brunsiska (Lesser Redpoll) chicks of the year.

A quiet day for the rest of the day while Chris rests his back.

Mark leaves the island in the afternoon, to give just Chris & Kay at the Obs overnight.

Wind: North-east
Strength: Light, 1-3 m/s
Temperature: 18
Visibility: Good, 10-20 km
Cloud cover: Almost clear, 1-2/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Swallow Ladusvala 3
Wren Gärdsmyg 1
Wheatear Stenskvätta 1
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 2
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 2
Whitethroat Törnsångare 1
Blackcap Svarthätta 1
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 3
Tree Sparrow Pilfink 1
Chaffinch Bofink 1
Redpoll cabaret Brunsiska 1

19th July 2017

18 nets opened at 0415, with some closed at 1100 and the rest at 1145.

A total of 15 new birds of 10 species, the best of which was a Bändelkorsnäbb (Two-barred Crossbill), a second year female. Only the 6th of the species ever caught at the Obs, the other five all being in the autumn of 2013.

Though the nets were once more run only by Kay, Chris was able to give a guided talk at 1130 to 13 people.

In the afternoon, Kay ringed a further 4 birds: Sädesärla (White Wagtail) chicks in Tore’s fishing shed.

There will be three at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay & Mark.

Wind: West
Strength: Moderate, 4-7 m/s
Temperature: 18
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Almost clear, 1-2/8
Precipitation: Dry

Birds
ringed
Wryneck Göktyta 1
White Wagtail Sädesärla 4
Wren Gärdsmyg 1
Redstart Rödstjärt 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 1
Whitethroat Törnsångare 2
Blackcap Svarthätta 3
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 2
Greenfinch Grönfink 1
Two-barred Crossbill Bändelkorsnäbb 1
Yellowhammer Gulsparv 2

18th July 2017

13 nets opened at 0415 with two more opened at 0515. All 15 nets closed at 1100 with 13 new birds of 7 species caught.

Nets run by just Kay again, with Chris still having an injured back, spending all day in bed!!!

Three at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay & Mark.

Wind: North-west
Strength: Strong – decreasing , 8-13 m/s
Temperature: 17
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Clear, 0/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 1
Garden Warbler Trädgårdsångare 1
Blackcap Svarthätta 1
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 4
Greenfinch Grönfink 4
Goldfinch Steglits 1

17th July 2017

14 nets opened at 0430 with a further net opened an hour later, to give 15 nets operated until 1100 in a strong NW wind.

7 new birds of 5 species caught.

Nets were run by Kay only as Chris pulled muscles in his back on Sunday and was not able to stand up all day.

There was three at the Obs: Chris, Kay and Mark.

Wind: North-west
Strength: Strong, 8-13 m/s
Temperature: 17
Visibility: Good, 10-20km
Cloud cover: Almost clear, 1-2/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 1
Blackcap Svarthätta 2
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 2
Greenfinch Grönfink 1
Goldfinch Steglits 1

16th July

28 nets opened at 0415 and the remaining two opened a little later as the wind decreased slightly.

A total of 14 new birds of 9 species including the first young Härmsångare (Icterine Warbler) of the season.

A guided talk given to seven adults and one young person.

There will be three at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay & Mark.

Wind: South-west
Strength: Strong, 8-13 m/s
Temperature: 17
Visibility: Good, 10-20 km
Cloud cover: Partly cloudy, 3-5/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Robin Rödhake 1
Song Thrush Taltrast 2
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 1
Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare 2
Blackcap Svarthätta 2
Willow Warbler Lövsångare 2
Great Tit Talgoxe 1
Chaffinch Bofink 1
Greenfinch Grönfink 2
Sightings
of interest
Whimbrel Småspov 10 Migrating SW
Common Greenshank Gluttsnäppa 14 Migrating SW
Common Swift Tornseglare 30 Feeding over Obs

15th July 2017

All nets opened at 0415 and closed at 1100 with 14 new birds of 9 species. The last couple of days have produced seven Svarthätta (Blackcap) including a number of recently fledged birds.

Very quiet for birds generally, though another Gök (Cuckoo) was seen today. The Tornseglare (Swift) continue to investigate the nest boxes, with birds now having entered and remained inside 6 of the 7 boxes during the last two weeks. Birds have been staying in the boxes for a minimum of about 30 minutes, with some remaining inside all night and for several hours during the day.

There will be three at the Obs tonight: Chris, Kay & Mark.

Wind: South-west
Strength: Light becoming moderate, 4-7 m/s
Temperature: 18
Visibility: Good, 10-20 km
Cloud cover: Almost clear, 1-2/8
Precipitation: Dry


Birds
ringed

Robin Rödhake 2
Reed Warbler Rörsångare 1
Icterine Warbler Härmsångare 1
Blackcap Svarthätta 3
Spotted Flycatcher Grå flugsnappare 1
Great Tit Talgoxe 2
Chaffinch Bofink 2
Greenfinch Grönfink 1
Goldfinch Steglits 1


Sightings
of interest

Common Cuckoo Gök 1 Staging