101 birds were ringed this morning including 31 Chiffchaff (Gransångare), a high spring total for the species. A migration watch from Södra Udden this morning included 100 Velvet Scoter (Svärta), 650 Common Scoter (Sjöorre), 800 Long-tailed Ducks (Alfågel) and 700 Eider (Ejder).

Wind: Northeast to southeast
Strength 4-13m/s
Temperature: 3-6
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 2-7/8
Precipitation: hail shower mid-morning

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 56

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 5

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 2

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 31

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 3

Total: 100

A large arrival of migrants occurred overnight and 277 birds were ringed this morning, our highest spring day total since 18^th 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

No ringing took place today due to the poor weather and we spent the day stocking up on food in Nynäshamn.

Wind: Southeast to north
Strength 4-16 m/s
Temperature: 3-5
Visibility: Moderate to good
Cloud cover: 5-8/8
Precipitation: Rain through night and on and off throughout the day

A much quieter day today with 26 birds ringed, including a Magpie (Skata). Six Barnacle Goose (Vitkindad gås) flew over Bredmar this morning. A Great Grey Shrike (Varfågel) was at Saltmar and a Wood Warbler (Grönsångare) and a Wryneck (Göktyta) to the east of Saltmar.

Wind: Southeast to north
Strength 3-9 m/s
Temperature: 6-10
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-7/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 19

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 2

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Pied Flycatcher / Svartvit flugsnappare: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Magpie / Skata: 1

Total: 26

131 birds were ringed this morning including the first Great Grey Shrike (Varfågel), Whinchat (Buskvätta), Pied Flycatcher (Svartvit flugsnappare) and Redstart (Rödstjärt) ringed this season. Additional migrants included three Wrynecks (Göktytta), a Hen Harrier (Blå Kärrhök), two Common Buzzard (Ormvråk) and nine Waxwings (Sidensvans). Migration on the sea was quieter today with totals of 536 Common Scoter (Sjöorre) and 127 Velvet Scoter (Svärta).

Wind: Southwest to north
Strength 3-10 m/s
Temperature: 6-9
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 4-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 88

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 1

Whinchat / Buskvätta: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 11

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 4

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 2

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 11

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 7

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Pied Flycatcher / Svartvit flugsnappare: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Great Grey Shrike: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Reed Bunting: 1

Total: 131

Sightings from a migration watch from Södra Udden 0430-1100 included: seven Barnacle Goose (Vitkindad gås), three Shelduck (Gravand), two Gadwall (Snatterand), one Shoveler (Skedand), four Pintail (Stjärtand), 11 Wigeon (Bläsand), 23 Teal (Kricka), 32 Tufted Duck (Vigg)  471 Velvet Scoter (Svärta), 1174 Common Scoter (Sjöorre), 168 Red-breasted Merganser (Småskrake), four Goldeneye (Knipa), three Red-throated Diver (Smålom), five Black-throated Diver (Storlom), one Osprey (Fiskgjuse), one Goshawk (Duvhök), five Arctic Skua (Kustlabb), 25 Common Tern (Fisktärna), 26 Arctic Tern (Silvertärna), two Short-eared Owl (Jorduggla), one Peregrine (Pilgrimsfalk), one Rook (Råka), four House Martin (Hussvala), 145 White Wagtail (Sädesärla), 90 Meadow Pipit (Ängspiplärka), 31 Tree Pipit (Trädpiplärka), 70 Brambling (Bergfink) and one Serin (Gulhämpling). 86 birds were ringed including the first Blackcap (Svarthätta) of the season.

Wind: North to southwest
Strength 1-13 m/s
Temperature: 6-7
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 2-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 56

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Fieldfare / Björktrast: 3

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 4

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 4

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 3

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 7

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 6

Reed Bunting: 1

Total: 86

A good day for migration, some of the more notable sightings from a migtration watch at Södra Udden 0430-1130 included: three Bean Goose (Sädgås), six Shoveler (Skedand), two Gadwall (Snatterand), six Wigeon (Bläsand), two Pintail (Stjärtand),  418 Velvet Scoter (Svärta), 908 Common Scoter (Sjöorre), 147 Red-breasted Merganser (Småskrake), three Red-throated Diver (Smålom), nine Black-throated Diver (Storlom), three Red-necked Grebe (Gråhakedopping), one Osprey (Fiskgjuse), one Goshawk (Duvhök) one Pallid Harrier (Stäpphök) 2cy male, one Ringed Plover (Större strandpipare), one Whimbrel (Småspov), 239 Curlew (Storspov), 21 Common Tern (Fisktärna), one Arctic Tern (Silvertärna), four Arctic Skua (Kustlabb), one Waxwing (Sidensvans), 12 Swallow (Ladusvala), 51 White Wagtail (Sädesärla), 90 Meadow Pipit (Ängspiplärka), 11 Tree Pipit (Trädpiplärka), 145 Brambling (Bergfink) and one Twite (Vinterhämpling). 92 birds were ringed.

Wind: East to north
Strength 2-9 m/s
Temperature: 7-16
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-2/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 57

Fieldfare / Björktrast: 3

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 14

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 5

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 12

Goldfinch / Steglits: 1

Total: 92

In two hours from Fyren this morning 146 Velvet Scoter (Svärta), two Red-necked Grebe (Gråhakedopping), two Tufted Duck (Vigg), a Goldeneye (Knipa), four Red-throated Diver (Smålom) a Black-throated Diver (Storlom) and a Tree Pipit (Trädpiplärka) were seen migrating. This evening an adult drake King Eider (Praktejder) was found in the group of Eider (Ejder) off Södra Udden. 82 birds were ringed.

Wind: Northwest to southeast
Strength 0-9 m/s
Temperature: 6-12
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-2/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 1

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 28

Fieldfare / Björktrast: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 4

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 6

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 12

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 23

Chaffinch / Bofink: 4

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Reed Bunting/ Sävsparv: 1

Total: 82

Another extremely calm day with very little wind. 87 birds were ringed this morning including a Firecrest (Brandkronad kungsfågel) and the first Tree Sparrow (Pilfink) of the year. On migration watch from Fyren this morning were: two Tufted Duck (Vigg), two Red-necked Grebe, two Short-eared Owls (Jorduggla), 30 Curlew (Storspov) and one Whimbrel (Småspov). A Ring Ouzel (Ringtrast) and a Short-eared Owl (Jorduggla) were at Bredmar first thing, where later on the first Queen of Spain Fritillary (Storfläckig pärlemorfjäril) of the year was seen.  

Wind: Northwest to southeast
Strength 1-8 m/s
Temperature: 5-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-2/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 50

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 3

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 5

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 7

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 9

Firecrest / Brandkronad kungsfågel: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Reed Bunting/ Sävsparv: 2

Total: 81

A very calm day with almost no wind throughout the morning, picking up to a light southerly in the afternoon. Our largest catch so far this season with 112 birds ringed, of which 87 were Robins (Rödhake). A migration watch from 0730-1130 at Fyren produced the following highlights: 23 Red-necked Grebe (Gråhakedopping), four Slavonian Grebe (Svarthakedopping), four Red-throated Diver (Smålom), 550 Long-tailed Duck (Alfågel), 375 Common Scoter (Sjöorre), 41 Velvet Scoter (Svärta), 5 Scaup (Bergand), 20 Curlew (Storspov), 1 Lapwing (Tofsvipa), 1 Turnstone (Roskarl) and one Great Grey Shrike (Varfågel). An Osprey (Fiskgjuse) flew north over Fågelstationen late afternoon.

Wind: Northwest to southeast
Strength 1-10 m/s
Temperature: 6-10
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 3

Robin / Rödhake: 87

Fieldfare / Björktrast: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 2

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 2

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 10

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Goldfinch / Steglits: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Reed Bunting/ Sävsparv: 2

Total: 112

The first Willow Warbler (Lövsångare) of the year was ringed at Bredmar this morning, a White Wagtail (Sädesärla) was also ringed here and a Green Woodpecker (Gröngöling) was present.  

Wind: Northwest to southeast
Strength 2-10 m/s
Temperature: 0-10
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-7/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 13

Blackbird / Koltrast: 2

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 2

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 2

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Total: 25

A less windy day today although it picked up somewhat late morning before dropping right off again in the afternoon. 24 birds were ringed. A Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping) flew north past S. Udden this morning while a Peregrine Falcon (Pilgrimsfalk) was perched near Österhamn. A Rough-legged Buzzard (Fjällvråk) flew north up the island this afternoon. The Water Rail (Vattenrall) remains in Bredmar reedbed and can be heard occasionally.

Wind: Northwest
Strength 4-13 m/s
Temperature: 3-9
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-4/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 13

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 6

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Reed Bunting / Sävsparv: 1

Total: 24

Ten birds were ringed this morning although only a limited number of nets were opened due to the breezy start. Two Woodcock (Morkulla) were displaying at first light this morning at Fågelstationen. A Peregrine (Pilgrimsfalk) flew North past Fyren this morning along with the first Arctic Tern (Silvertärna) of the year. A Camberwell Beauty (Sorgmantel) was close to Våta Vägen this afternoon.

Wind: Northwest to southeast
Strength 7-21 m/s
Temperature: 6-10
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 2-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 1

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 3

Robin / Rödhake: 3

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 2

Total: 10

Today started with strong winds which prevented any ringing, later dropping off for a calm but overcast afternoon. Several groups of Woodpigeon (Ringduva) migrated north throughout the course of the morning, the first notable day of passage for this species so far this year. A Ring Ouzel (Ringtrast) was seen at Södra Udden, where two Red-necked Grebe (Gråhakedopping), two Curlew (Storspov) and a Kestrel (Tornfalk) migrated past.

Wind: Northwest
Strength 7-21 m/s
Temperature: 7-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-7/8
Precipitation: None

A warm and sunny day feeling positively spring-like. A Ring Ouzel (Ringtrast) was ringed this morning, the fifth for the station with the last in May 1999. Two Crane (Trana) flew North up the island after Landing in Bredmar. The sunny weather meant lots of butterflies were on the wing and 21 Brimstone (Citronfjäril) were counted across the island this afternoon.

Wind: Southwest to northwest
Strength 3-15 m/s
Temperature: 5-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-4/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 2

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 5

Robin / Rödhake: 5

Ring Ouzel / Ringtrast: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Lesser Redpoll / Brunsiska: 1

Total: 16

Two Shoveler (Skedand) were among ducks seen on a seawatch this morning. No ringing took place due to high winds.

Wind: Northwest
Strength 6-21 m/s
Temperature: 3-9
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-7/8
Precipitation: None

Another breezy day with 23 birds ringed, including the first Fieldfare (Björktrast) to be ringed this year, we also caught a 2nd year Robin (Rödhake) with a Russian ring! A Short-eared Owl (Jorduggla) flew in off the sea at Södra Udden this morning and a Carrion Crow (Svartkråka) flew past with two Hooded Crows (Kråka). A Marsh Harrier flew past Bredmar and a Slavonian Grebe (Svarthakedopping) was back in Norrhamn.

Wind: Northwest
Strength 8-20 m/s
Temperature: 3-6
Visibility: Moderate to good
Cloud cover: 1-8/8
Precipitation: Snow showers throughout day

Ringing day totals:

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 5

Robin / Rödhake: 9

Fieldfare / Björktrast: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 5

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 2

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Total: 23

No ringing took place due to high winds today. A Lapwing (Tofsvipa) flew west over Bredmar mid-morning. A Great Grey Shrike (Varfågel) was around Saltmar/Jutvik and a Gadwall (Snatterand) was resting on the rocks here as well.

Wind: Southwest to west
Strength 9-20 m/s
Temperature: 2-9
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-8/8
Precipitation: Early morning drizzle

A still day with a chilly start, clouding over later. Highlights from a two hour seawatch this morning include: one Arctic Skua (Kustlabb), a pair of Shoveler (Skedand), one Merlin (Stenfalk), two Black-throated Diver (Storlom), two Greenshank (Gluttsnäppa) and a Baltic Gull (Silltrut). 32 birds were ringed.

Wind: Southeast to northwest
Strength 1-8 m/s
Temperature: -1-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 5

Robin / Rödhake: 10

Blackbird / Koltrast: 2

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 3

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 2

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 7

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Goldfinch / Steglits: 1

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 1

Total: 32

The first Swallow (Ladusvala) of the year migrated over Södra Udden this morning among other migrants including a Sparrowhawk (Sparvhök), 50 Brambling (Bergfink), 120 Dunlin (Kärrsnäppa), six Goldeneye (Knipa), two Wheatear and a Great Crested Grebe (Skäggdopping). A Jay (Nötskrika) was at Fårhagen at around midday before flying North. A Camberwell Beauty (Sorgmantel) was basking by Branddammen. 27 birds were ringed this morning.

Wind: Southwest to northwest
Strength 3-9 m/s
Temperature: 4-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-7/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 12

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 3

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 2

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 2

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 3

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Brambling / Bergfink: 1

Reed Bunting / Sävsparv: 1

Total: 27

A springlike day with migration in evidence, lots of thrushes were moving north this morning and another Wheatear (Stenskvätta) was at Kummelhålet. A Marsh Harrier (Brun kärrhök) flew over Bredmar. 37 birds were ringed this morning.

Wind: Southwest to northwest
Strength 6-14 m/s
Temperature: 4-10
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-6/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 2

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 3

Robin / Rödhake: 16

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 2

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 8

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 2

Reed Bunting / Sävsparv: 1

Total: 37

The first two Wheatears (Stenskvätta) of the spring were seen at the south this morning, while 3 Red-necked Grebe (Gråhakedopping) migrated past and a Grey Wagtail (Forsärla) flew over. Two Parrot Crossbills (Större korsnäbb) were singing near to Batteri this evening. 39 birds were ringed this morning.

Wind: Southwest
Strength 5-14 m/s
Temperature: 4-9
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-5/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 2

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 17

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 2

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 8

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 3

Goldfinch / Steglits: 1

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 1

Reed Bunting / Sävsparv: 1

Total: 39

A day of changeable weather conditions. 87 birds were ringed this morning including the first three Redwing (Rödvingetrast) of the season. The first Osprey (Fiskgjuse) of the year and two Black-throated Divers (Storlom) flew north this morning. A flock of eight Twite (Vinterhämpling) were at Saltmar.

Wind: South to northwest
Strength 2-21 m/s
Temperature: 4-10
Visibility: Moderate to good
Cloud cover: 0-8/8
Precipitation: Rain shower late morning

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 3

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 40

Blackbird / Koltrast: 3

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 3

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 10

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 22

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 2

Reed Bunting / Sävsparv: 2

Total: 87