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20 April 2021

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Under morgonen märktes 15 fåglar varav tre olika arter. Precis som tidigare dagar i april så var det klarblå himmel men vinden var fortfarande för stark för att alla näten skulle kunna hållas öppna, speciellt när det blåser från nordväst. I brist på småfågel på ön så kunde man passa på att njuta av fjärilarna som precis börjat vakna, på bilden en vinbärsfuks, samt de fina svarthakedoppingarna som år efter år återkommer till norra hamnen. Idag kunde jag till min stora glädje se att paret var återförenat då det tidigare i veckan bara varit en ensam individ som simmat runt men idag sågs de glatt spela och dansa tillsammans.

/Ebba

Vind: Nordväst
Styrka: 3-5 m/s
Temperatur: 6-9

Nymärkta fåglar:

Rödhake: 7

Järnsparv: 1

Kungsfågel: 7

Totalt: 15

19 April 2021

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Redan under natten och tidiga morgonen var det väldigt fint väder men på grund av halv starka vindar kunde endast häften av näten vara öppna vilket resulterade i endast 8 nymärkta fåglar, vilket är en låg siffra för att vara inne i den senare delen av april.

/Ebba

Vind: Nordväst
Styrka: 6-9 m/s
Temperature: 7-8
Nederbörd: Ingen

Nymärkta fåglar

Rödhake: 4

Gransångare: 3

Bofink: 1

Totalt: 8

15th November 2020

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Last night was the traditional end of season meal for the board and wardens. The next few days will now be spent completing the report for the year which will be available on the website later in the winter. We have both had such an amazing second year working on Landsort, with every day full of surprises, as is the norm on this island! It will soon be time for us to both leave the island and head back home for the winter. Thanks to all who have supported us during our stay here and made it such a joy!

Matt/Espen

Wind: South
Strength 1-10m/s
Temperature: 8-10
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: Brief shower early afternoon

13th November 2020

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The nets were taken down yesterday due to the season now coming to an end. The halimodendri-type Lesser Whitethroat (Ärtsångare) was still at Norra Udden. Three Kittiwake (Tretåig mås) and one Scaup (Bergand)  migrated south past Södra Udden this morning, while 30 Purple Sandpiper (Skärsnäppa) were on Storberget.

Wind: Southeast
Strength 4-12m/s
Temperature: 7-9
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 7-8/8
Precipitation: None

12th November 2020

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Three birds were ringed this morning. The halimodendri type Lesser Whitethroat (Ärtsångare) was around Norra Udden again. There was very limited migration from a watch at Fyren this morning.

Wind: Southwest to southeast
Strength 2-9m/s
Temperature: 7-8
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Blackbird / Koltrast: 2

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Total: 3

11th November 2020

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7 birds were ringed this morning. There were three Black Redstart (Svart rödstjärt) around the south of the island, and a Long-eared Owl (Hornuggla) was roosting below Fyren.

Wind: Southwest
Strength 3-11m/s
Temperature: 5-7
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 3

Treecreeper / Trädkrypare: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Greefinch / Grönfink: 1

Total: 7

10th November 2020

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17 birds were ringed this morning. Around 500 Purple Sandpiper (Skärrsnäppa) were seen from Fyren on the small islands surrounding Landsort. One Red-necked Grebe (Gråhakedopping), one Goshawk (Duvhök), 29 Velvet Scoter (Svärta), 42 Black Guillemot (Tobisgrissla), four Goldeneye (Knipa), one Smew (Salskrake), 269 Long-tailed Ducks (Alfågel) and 60 Common Scoter (Sjöorre) were seen migrating from Fyren this morning, while a Black Redstart (Svart rödstjärt) was around the area.

Wind: Northwest to southwest
Strength 2-11m/s
Temperature: 5-7
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 3

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 5

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 6

Bullfinch / Domherre: 2

Total: 17

9th November 2020

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28 birds were ringed this morning including a Siberian Chiffchaff (Sibirisk gransångare) and two Waxwing (Sidensvans), also caught was a Waxwing with a Lithuanian ring, the first control Waxwing for Landsort! Birds seen migrating past Södra Udden included: three Whooper Swan (Sångsvan), two Shoveler (Skedand), 49 Wigeon (Bläsand), 82 Mallard (Gräsand), 17 Tufted Ducks (Vigg), 21 Scaup (Bergand), 72 Velvet Scoter (Svärta), 175 Common Scoter (Sjöorre), 627 Long-tailed Ducks (Alfågel), 75 Goldeneye (Knipa), four Red-throated Diver (Smålom), one Black-throated Diver (Storlom) and five Red-necked Grebe (Gråhakedopping).

Wind: Northwest
Strength 4-10m/s
Temperature: 8-9
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Waxwing / Sidensvans: 2

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 2

Blackbird / Koltrast: 6

Fieldfare / Björktrast: 1

Siberian Chiffchaff / Sibirisk gransångare: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Siskin / Grönsiska: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 12

Total: 28

8th November 2020

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42 birds were ringed this morning. A very late Lesser Whitethroat (Ärtsångare) was seen briefly in the north but not well enough to determine subspecies. Birds seen migrating this morning included: six Scaup (Bergand), eight Red-throated Diver (Smålom), 311 Whooper Swan (Sångsvan), 57 Mute Swan (Knölsvan) 65 Goldeneye (Knipa) and a late Swallow (Ladusvala). A Golden Eagle (Kungsörn) was seen migrating over Torö from Norrudden and also visible from Fyren.

Wind: Northwest to northeast
Strength 2-14m/s
Temperature: 7-10
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Waxwing / Sidensvans: 5

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 2

Blackbird / Koltrast: 2

Bearded Reedling / Skäggmes: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 2

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 25

Bullfinch / Domherre: 1

Yellowhammer / Guksparv: 1

Total: 42

7th November 2020

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52 birds were ringed this morning. Three Little Gull (Dvärgmås), three Smew (Salskrake), a Hen Harrier (Blå kärrhök), 60 Whooper Swans (Sångsvan) and a Parrot Crossbill were seen migrating, while two Bearded Tits (Skäggmes) were in the reedbed at Bredmar.

Wind: Northwest
Strength 4-12m/s
Temperature: 10-12
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 4-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Waxwing / Sidensvans: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 3

Blackbird / Koltrast: 8

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 4

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 31

Total: 52

6th November 2020

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74 birds were ringed this morning including two Bearded Tits (Skäggmes). A Grey Wagtail (Forsärla) and a Hawfinch (Stenknäck) were seen migrating this morning, as well as 52 Whooper Swans (Sångsvan).

Wind: Northwest
Strength 4-12m/s
Temperature: 10-12
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 2

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 1

Bearded Reedling / Skäggmes: 2

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 4

Chaffinch / Bofink: 3

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 3

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 53

Bullfinch / Domherre: 3

Total: 74

5th November 2020

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No nets were opened this morning due to strong westerlies. The Black Redstart (Svart rödstjärt) was present again on the road below Fågelstationen.

Wind: West to northwest
Strength 7-20m/s
Temperature: 8-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-1/8
Precipitation: None

4th November 2020

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All nets were opened initially but wind soon picked up and we started to close more exposed nets around mid-morning. 101 birds were ringed including six Wren (Gärdsmyg), bringing us above the previous year record of 300! Six Twite (Vinterhämpling) were at Södra Udden and a Black Redstart (Svart rödstjärt) was along the road below Fågelstationen.

Wind: Southwest to west
Strength 4-13m/s
Temperature: 8-9
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-7/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 6

Robin / Rödhake: 9

Blackbird / Koltrast: 4

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 2

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Brambling / Bergfink: 2

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 60

Bullfinch / Domherre: 14

Reed Bunting / Sävsparv: 1

Total: 101

3rd November 2020

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Nets were not opened this morning due to strong south-westerlies, but were opened for a period early afternoon and 26 birds were ringed. A Merlin (Stenfalk) flew past Bredmar.

Wind: Southwest
Strength 8-18m/s
Temperature: 10-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 4

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 2

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 16

Bullfinch / Domherre: 4

Total: 26

2nd November 2020

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Strong southerlies meant we were again unable to open any nets this morning.

Wind: South to southwest
Strength: 13-24m/s
Temperature: 10-12
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: Light drizzle through morning

1st November 2020

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Strong southerlies which increased throughout the day meant we were unable to open any nets this morning. A passage of Barnacle Geese (Vitkindad gäss) occurred throughout the day with several hundred migrating to the southwest, two dropped in and fed for a while on the football field.

Wind: South
Strength: 12-18m/s
Temperature: 10
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 8/8
Precipitation: Light rain during evening

31st October 2020

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111 birds were ringed this morning including the second Pallas’s Warbler (Kungsfågelsångare) of the autumn and three Arctic Redpoll (Snösiska). There was no sign of any swifts around the south of the island today despite a lot of birders looking.

Wind: Northwest to southwest
Strength: 1-13m/s
Temperature: 6-10
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 8/8
Precipitation: Rain late afternoon

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 5

Robin / Rödhake: 14

Blackbird / Koltrast: 8

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 1

Pallas’s Warbler / Kungsfågelsångare: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 12

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 5

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 5

Treecreeper / Trädkrypare: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 2

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 49

Arctic Redpoll / Snösiska: 3

Bullfinch / Domherre: 3

Reed Bunting / Sävsparv: 1

Total: 111

30th October 2020

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305 birds were ringed today, including three Arctic Redpoll (Snösiska) and 11 Waxwing (Sidensvans). Two Swifts, either pallid or common (blek/vanlig Tornseglare) were found around the south of the island at around midday, and after checking the photos taken in thick fog this afternoon, it seems that they are Pallid Swifts (Blek tornseglare).

Wind: Northwest
Strength: 1-7m/s
Temperature: 5-9
Visibility: Good to poor
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Sparrowhawk / Sparvhök: 1

Waxwing / Sidensvans: 11

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 6

Robin / Rödhake: 4

Blackbird / Koltrast: 4

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 5

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 22

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Great Grey Shrike: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 3

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 243

Arctic Redpoll / Snösiska: 3

Bullfinch / Domherre: 1

Total: 305

29th October 2020

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A brisk south-westerly limited the number of nets opened, but this dropped throughout the morning and it was very calm by early afternoon. 72 birds were ringed. An Arctic Redpoll (Snösiska) was with a flock of Redpolls at Fågelstationen this morning. A Black Redstart (Svart rödstjärt) was in the village, a Peregrine Falcon (Pilgrimsfalk) flew south and a late Swallow (Ladusvala) flew north. A Water Rail (Vattenrall) was heard at Bredmar this evening.

Wind: Southwest
Strength: 2-13m/s
Temperature: 10-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: Rain showers throughout afternoon

Ringing day totals:

Sparrowhawk / Sparvhök: 1

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 3

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 2

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 62

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 1

Total: 72

28th October 2020

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No nets were opened this morning due to strong south-westerlies. A 45 minute watch from Bredmarbunkern produced: five Long-tailed Duck (Alfågel), four Tufted Duck (Vigg), one Velvet Scoter (Svärta), three Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås) and three Eider (Ejder).

Wind: Southwest
Strength: 9-19m/s
Temperature: 10-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 4-8/8
Precipitation: Rain early afternoon

27th October 2020

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77 birds were ringed this morning, including a Siberian Chiffchaff (Sibirisk gransångare), the third this year after two on the same day in June.

Wind: Southwest
Strength: 3-13m/s
Temperature: 10-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: Light showers early morning

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 4

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Siberian Chiffchaff / Sibirisk gransångare: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 6

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 2

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 3

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Siskin / Grönsiska: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 54

Total: 77

26th October 2020

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84 birds were ringed today. From Södra Udden 420 Barnacle Geese (Vitkindad gäss), 26 Brent Geese (Prutgäss), 16 Wigeon (Bläsand), two Kittiwake (Trätåig mås), three Smew (Salskrake) and four Velvet Scoter (Svärta) were seen migrating southwest. A Black Redstart (Svart Rödstjärt) was in the village while a Goshawk (Duvhök) was around the south of the island.

Wind: Southwest
Strength: 4-13m/s
Temperature: 11-12
Visibility: Good to moderate
Cloud cover: 8/8
Precipitation: Rain during evening

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 5

Robin / Rödhake: 3

Blackbird / Koltrast: 2

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 47

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 21

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Treecreeper / Trädkrypare: 3

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 1

Total: 84

25th October 2020

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Wind picked up throughout the morning and nets were limited by this. 37 birds were ringed. A Richard’s Pipit (Större piplärka) flew southwest over Bredmar mid-morning and probably landed on the west coast. A Red-throated Diver (Smålom) migrated east over Bredmar.

Wind: Southeast to southwest  
Strength: 1-16m/s
Temperature: 5-12
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 6

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 8

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 17

Bullfinch / Domherre: 1

Total: 37

24th October 2020

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Nets were closed early today due to rain and increasing wind. 40 birds were ringed. Waxwing (Sidensvans) numbers have been building in the past week and a flock of 100+ was present around Bredmar this afternoon.

Wind: Southwest to northwest
Strength: 1-17m/s
Temperature: 4-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: Rain from 0800-1000

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 6

Robin / Rödhake: 3

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 9

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 3

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 18

Total: 40

23rd October 2020

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Nets were opened late this morning due to a wet and windy start to the day. 173 birds were ringed, including ten Long-tailed Tits (Stjärtmesar), and a Nuthatch (Nötväcka). A Golden Eagle (Kungsörn) and a Goshawk (Duvhök) were seen late morning.

Wind: West to north
Strength: 2-17m/s
Temperature: 4-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 5-8/8
Precipitation: Rain during morning

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 2

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 2

Long-tailed Tit / Stjärtmes: 10

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 9

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 2

Nuthatch / Nötväcka: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 140

Bullfinch / Domherre: 7

Total: 173

21st October 2020

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41 birds were ringed this morning including a Fieldfare (Björktrast) and a late Blackcap (Svarthätta).

Wind: Southwest
Strength: 5-12m/s
Temperature: 10-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 7-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Fieldfare / Björktrast: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 5

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 30

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Total: 41

20th October 2020

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143 birds were ringed this morning including another 8 Long-tailed Tits (Stjärtmesar). Light rain began in the early afternoon and this picked up into the evening.

Wind: North to south
Strength: 0-17m/s
Temperature: 3-9
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-8/8
Precipitation: rain from early afternoon onwards

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 2

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 3

Blackbird / Koltrast: 5

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 10

Long-tailed Tit / Stjärtmes: 8

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 35

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 7

Treecreeper / Trädkrypare: 2

Siskin / Grönsiska: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 55

Bullfinch / Domherre: 14

Total: 143

17th October 2020

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133 birds were ringed this morning including three more Bearded Tits (Skäggmesar) and the first four Long-tailed Tits (Stjärtmesar) of the year.

Wind: Northwest
Strength 3-14m/s
Temperature: 6-10
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 6

Robin / Rödhake: 2

Blackbird / Koltrast: 2

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 9

Bearded Tit / Skäggmes: 3

Long-tailed Tit / Stjärtmes: 4

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 9

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 6

Treecreeper / Trädkrypare: 7

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Siskin / Grönsiska: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 79

Bullfinch / Domherre: 2

Total: 133

16th October 2020

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130 birds were ringed this morning, with the majority again being Redpoll (Gråsiska). This total now puts us over 13,000 birds ringed in 2020! A flock of Long-tailed Tit (Stjärtmes) migrated past Fågelstationen mid-morning.

Wind: North
Strength 3-11m/s
Temperature: 7-9
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-8/8
Precipitation: Rain showers during afternoon

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 4

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 2

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 10

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 5

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 4

Treecreeper / Trädkrypare: 2

Siskin / Grönsiska: 5

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 85

Bullfinch / Domherre: 10

Total: 130