47 birds were ringed today including a Yellow Wagtail (Gulärla), the 25^th ringed on Landsort. A juvenile Honey Buzzard (Bivråk) flew south late morning and a large number of Sparrowhawk (Sparvhök) were present throughout the island.

Wind: North
Strength: 5-14m/s
Temperature: 12-15
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 5-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Yellow Wagtail / Gulärla: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 2

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 3

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 3

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 7

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 21

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 6

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Siskin / Grönsiska: 1

Total: 47

The morning started overcast with a strong northerly breeze, remaining quite dull until after dawn. During the morning there was some vismig, going south were four Trädpiplärka/tree pipit, two Ängspiplärka/meadow pipit and three Gulärla/yellow wagtail. There were calls throughout the morning of Större strandpipare/ringed plover going south offshore and six Gluttsnäppa/greenshank went over.

There was a flock of Mindre korsnäbb/common crossbill feeding in the birches on the west coast.

Wind: North to southwest
Strength 0-15m/s
Temperature: 13-18°C
Visibility: Very good
Cloud cover: 8-3/8
Precipitation: None, there has been 26mm precipitation during the last 24hrs

54 birds ringed:

Mindre hackspett/lesser spotted woodpecker 1, Trädpiplärka/tree pipit 1, Sädesärla/white wagtail 1,  Rödhake/robin 2, Rödstjärt/redstart 3, Kärrsångare/marsh warbler 1, Ärtsångare/lesser whitethroat 11, Törnsångare/whitethroat 1, Trädgårdssångare/garden warbler 1, Lövsångare/willow warbler 27, Kungsfågel/goldcrest 1, Svartvit flugsnappare/pied flycatcher 1, Grönsiska/siskin 2, Gulsparv/yellowhammer 1

A warm calm morning. A juvenile Gök/cuckoo was seen at the Fågelstation and there was an overnight arrival of Lövsångare/willow warbler, 43 were ringed this morning.

66 birds ringed:

Rödhake/robin 1, Rödstjärt/redstart 1, Ärtsångare/lesser whitethroat 10, Törnsångare/whitethroat 1, Trädgårdssångare/garden warbler 1, Svarthätta/blackcap 2, Lövsångare/willow warbler 43, Kungsfågel/goldcrest 3, Grå flugsnappare/spotted flycatcher 2, Grönsiska/siskin 1, Gulsparv/yellowhammer 1

A breezy start to the morning becoming windier after dawn and the nets were closed due to the rain arriving earlier than forecast. There was very little visible migration but Lövsångare/willow warbler were moving through the bushes after daybreak and the first Björktrast/fieldfare of the autumn was ringed.

Wind: East to southeast
Strength 2-17m/s
Temperature: 15-17°C
Visibility: Moderate to very good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: 13mm

51 birds ringed:

Trädpiplärka/tree pipit 1, Rödhake/robin 2, Rödstjärt/redstart 1, Björktrast/fieldfare 1, Rörsångare/reed warbler 1, Ärtsångare/lesser whitethroat 16, Trädgårdssångare/garden warbler 2, Svarthätta/blackcap 2, Lövsångare/willow warbler 23, Kungsfågel/goldcrest 1, Grå flugsnappare/spotted flycatcher 1

A quiet and still start to the morning quickly changed into a bustle of activity in the bushes around the Fågelstation as the Lövsångare/willow warbler started to move just after 6am. The first Blåhake/bluethroat of the autumn, a juvenile, was ringed.

Highlights during seawatch from the lighthouse were 76 Bläsand/wigeon, 3 Årta/garganey, 3 Gråhakedopping/red-necked grebe and 366 Storskarv/cormorant going southwest.

Wind: East to northeast
Strength 1-10m/s
Temperature: 13-18
Visibility: Very good
Cloud cover: 6-3/8
Precipitation: 0,9mm between 1am and 2am

174 birds ringed:

Trädpiplärka/tree pipit 1, Sädesärla/white wagtail 4, Rödhake/robin 5, Blåhake/bluethroat 1, Rödstjärt/redstart 3, Koltrast/blackbird 1, Rörsångare/reed warbler 1, Härmsångare/icterine warbler 1, Ärtsångare/lesser whitethroat 16, Törnsångare/whitethroat 1, Trädgårdssångare/garden warbler 2, Svarthätta/blackcap 2, Lövsångare/willow warbler 113, Kungsfågel/goldcrest 7, Grå flugsnappare/spotted flycatcher 2, Talgoxe 3, Törnskata/red-backed shrike 2, Bofink/chaffinch 1,  Grönsiska/siskin 7, Rosenfink/rosefinch 1

A much calmer start and all nets were opened this morning. The largest catch of the autumn season so far with 70 birds, the most numerous being Willow Warbler (Lövsångare) with 27 ringed. A Cuckoo (Gök) was present around Fågelstationen during the morning and an Osprey (Fiskgjuse) flew south.

Wind: Northwest to northeast
Strength: 1-10m/s
Temperature: 14-18
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-7/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 3

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 4

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 18

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 2

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 3

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 11

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 27

Red-backed Shrike / Törnskata: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 1

Total: 70

Frustratingly, strong south-westerly winds prevented us openening any nets again this morning, the wind dropped off a bit throughout the day. A good number of Sparrowhawk (Sparvhök) were migrating south this morning and an Osprey (Fiskgjuse) migrated southwest over Bredmar.

Wind: Northwest to southwest
Strength: 6-11m/s
Temperature: 14-19
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-6/8
Precipitation: None

No nets were opened due to strong south-westerly wind which continued all day.

Wind: Southwest
Strength 5-16m/s
Temperature: 15-20
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: None

No nets were opened due to strong south-westerly wind which continued all day.

Wind: Southwest
Strength 8-16m/s
Temperature: 18-21
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: None

The first rain of the month fell this morning although only a few brief showers, the wind was also much stronger than it has been recently. 12 birds were ringed including a Great Spotted Woodpecker (Större hackspett) and a Marsh Tit (Entita).

Wind: Southeast to southwest
Strength 2-14m/s
Temperature: 20-22
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: Showers early morning

Ringing day totals:

Great Spotted Woodpecker / Större Hackspett: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 4

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 2

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 3

Pied Flycatcher / Svartvit flugsnappare: 1

Marsh Tit / Entita: 1

Total: 12

18 birds were ringed this morning including two Tree Pipit (Trödpiplärka). Reasonable duck and wader passage occurred today with over 100 each of Teal (Kricka) and Dunlin (Kärrsnäppa) migrating southwest with smaller numbers of Pintail (Stjärtand), Wigeon (Bläsand) and Shoveler (Skedand), Bar-tailed Godwit (Myrspov), Grey Plover (Kustpipare), Ringed Plover (Större strandpipare) as well as a Shelduck (Gravand). A Wood Warbler (Grönsångare) was at Södra Udden.

Wind: Southeast to southwest
Strength 3-7m/s
Temperature: 20-22
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Tree Pipit / Trädpiplärka: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 3

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 2

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 3

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 3

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 1

Total: 18

30 birds were ringed this morning including two Whinchat (Buskskvätta). Highlights from  Bredmarbunkern this morning included 286 Oystercatcher (Strandskata), 12 Pintail (Stjärtand), 27 Shoveler (Skedand) and a Gargeney (Årta).

Wind: South to southeast
Strength 1-7m/s
Temperature: 19-23
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-5/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Thrush Nightingale / Näktergal: 1

Whinchat / Buskskvätta: 2

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 12

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 2

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 2

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 5

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 2

Pied Flycatcher / Svartvit flugsnappare: 1

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 1

Total: 30

Another warm and sunny day. 21 birds were ringed. Three Nutcracker (Nötkråka) flew down to Södra Udden this morning and then returned to the north, where they were seen flying over Bredmar. A Short-eared Owl (Jorduggla) circled north over Fågelstationen late morning.

Wind: Southeast to south
Strength 6-8m/s
Temperature: 20-22
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 8

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 5

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Red-backed Shrike / Törnskata: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 1

Total: 21

19 birds were ringed today including a Grasshopper Warbler (Gräshoppsångare). A Fieldfare (Björktrast) flew over Fågelstationen and was then seen at Södra Udden. A Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping) and four Red-necked Grebe (Gråhakedopping) were highlights from Södra Udden this morning, where there were also a number of passerine migrants staging.

Wind: Southeast
Strength 2-3m/s
Temperature: 20-22
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Thrush Nightingale / Näktergal: 1

Grasshopper Warbler / Gräshoppsångare: 1

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 5

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 2

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 5

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 1

Total: 19

25 birds were ringed this morning including a Wryneck (Göktyta). Two Black-throated Diver (Storlom) 12 Teal (Kricka) and 19 Golden Plover (Ljungpipare) migrated southwest this morning.

Wind: Southeast
Strength 1-6m/s
Temperature: 19-21
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-6/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wryneck / Göktyta: 1

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 4

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 6

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 2

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 3

Pied Flycatcher / Svartvit flugsnappare: 2

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 2

Chaffinch / Bofink: 3

Total: 25

29 birds were ringed this morning including the first Goldcrest (Kungsfågel) of the autumn and a Sedge Warbler (Sävsångare). A Two-barred Crossbill (Bändelkorsnäbb) was present south of Fågelstationen briefly this morning and an Osprey (Fiskgjuse) flew south. A Hobby (Lärkfalk) was seen several times and a Camberwell Beauty (Sorgmantel) was seen by Södra Lunden.

Wind: Northwest to southeast
Strength 3-9m/s
Temperature: 19-23
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Whinchat / Buskskvätta: 1

Sedge Warbler / Sävsångare: 1

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 3

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 8

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 10

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Pied Flycatcher / Svartvit flugsnappare: 1

Red-backed Shrike / Törnskata: 1

Total: 29

20 birds were ringed this morning including a Spotted Flycatcher (Grå flugsnappare) and a Pied Flycatcher (Svartvit flugsnappare). A Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping) migrated southwest past Södra Udden.

Wind: West to southwest
Strength 2-9m/s
Temperature: 18-22
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Thrush Nightingale: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 7

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 4

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Pied Flycatcher / Svartvit flugsnappare: 1

Treecreeper / Trädkrypare: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 1

Total: 20

23 birds were ringed this morning including two Spotted Flycatcher (Grå flugsnappare). Two Camberwell Beauty (Sorgmantel) were seen around Bredmar this morning.

Wind: Southeast to southwest
Strength 3-10m/s
Temperature: 18-21
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 10

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 2

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 1

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 2

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 5

Total: 23

A windy start restricted the number of nets opened initially but it soon dropped off and all the nets could be opened. 14 birds were ringed including a Wood Warbler (Grönsångare). A Two-barred Crossbill (Bändelkorsnäbb) flew north mid-morning.

Wind: Northeast to southwest
Strength 1-10m/s
Temperature: 18-21
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 2-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 3

Wood Warbler / Grönsångare: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 5

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 2

Total: 14

29 birds were ringed this morning including the second Greenish Warbler (Lundsångare) of the year.

Wind: Northeast to southwest
Strength 0-12m/s
Temperature: 14-20
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 8

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 3

Greenish Warbler / Lundsångare: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 4

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Pied Flycatcher / Svartvit flugsnappare: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 2

Total: 29

33 birds were ringed today including three Thrush Nightingale (Näktergal) and a Rosefinch (Rosenfink). A Common Buzzard (Ormvråk) flew south down the west coast this morning. Four Wood Sandpiper (Grönbena) were between Jutvik and Saltmar. A Brown Hairstreak (Eldsnabbvinge) was at Bredmar.

Wind: Northeast to southeast
Strength 3-10m/s
Temperature: 14-20
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Thrush Nightingale / Näktergal: 3

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 15

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 7

Red-backed Shrike / Törnskata: 1

Siskin / Grönsiska: 3

Rosefinch / Rosenfink: 1

Total: 33

The prospect of rain delayed the nets being opened at the start of the morning and the wind direction restricted the number of nets that could then be opened. Visible migration from the Fågelstation was quiet.

During an afternoon walk to the north a Sorgmantel/Camberwell beauty was seen at Sommarkyrkan.

Wind: Northeast to east
Strength 3-10m/s
Temperature: 16-20
Visibility: Very good
Cloud cover: 8-1/8
Precipitation: None

13 birds ringed:
Ärtsångare/lesser whitethroat 9, Trädgårdssångare/garden warbler 1, Törnskata/red-backed shrike 2, Grönsiska/siskin 1.