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

45 birds were ringed this morning including five Chiffchaffs (Gransångare). Highlights from a seawatch this morning included 59 Common Scoter (Sjöorre), six Velvet Scoter (Svärta), 52 Long-tailed Ducks (Alfågel), a Woodlark (Trädlärka) and two Cranes (Trana).

Wind: Southwest
Strength 4-15 m/s
Temperature: 4-7
Visibility: Moderate to good
Cloud cover: 0-4/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 1

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 28

Blackbird / Koltrast: 2

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 3

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 5

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 2

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Total: 45

12 birds were ringed on a still day today, including the first Chiffchaff (Gransångare) and Song Thrush (Taltrast) of the year. A seawatch this morning included 1339 Long-tailed Ducks (Alfgel), 1069 Eider (Ejder), 129 Common Scoter (Sjöorre), the first two Gadwall (Snatterand) and Redshank (Rödbena) of the season and two Lapwing (Toffsvipa). A Merlin (Stenfalk) was at Österhamn.

Wind: Southwest
Strength 2-8 m/s
Temperature: 2-6
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-7/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 2

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 5

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Total: 12

A calmer day today but clear skies overnight meant a very cold start. Ten birds were ringed this morning including two Waxwings (Sidensvans).

Wind: Westerly
Strength 5-14 m/s
Temperature: -2-6
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-1/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Waxwing / Sidensvans: 2

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 3

Blackbird / Koltrast: 2

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Total: 10

No ringing took place this morning due to high winds continuing from yesterday. A Great-crested Grebe (Skäggdopping) was reported from Södra Udden this morning and a Chiffchaff (Gransångare) in the village.

Wind: Southwest to northwesterly
Strength 9-27 m/s
Temperature: 4-6
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-4/8
Precipitation: None

A windy day from the off but this picked up to a significant storm by the evening with winds gusting at over 30m/s! No ringing took place. Two Wigeon (Bläsand) and a Shelduck (Gravand) flew past on a seawatch this morning and over 1000 Eider (Ejder) were again present in flocks around the island.

Wind: Southwest to westerly
Strength 9-34 m/s
Temperature: 4-6
Visibility: Good to poor
Cloud cover: 0-8/8
Precipitation: Hailstorm in evening

Owing to the current situation, we are implementing some new measures to help protect staff, visitors and the island community from the spread of coronavirus. Observatory accommodation will now be segregated into two parts, with guests having a separate entrance and sleeping quarters to the wardens. Except for the area for staying guests the rest of the observatory (including the ringing lab) will be restricted to wardens only, this will unfortunately mean that the kitchen and bathroom are now out of bounds to guests who will be able to use the bathroom facilities in Västerhamn.  Pre-booked guidings will continue and will take place outside. Social distancing rules will apply and payments will only be taken by swish. These measures will be in place until the end of April, when we will re-evaluate the situation.

Wardens Matt and Espen returned to Landsort on 17^th March and we have spent the past two weeks setting up the station for the coming season. We started ringing on 26^th March and the standardised season commenced today (1^st April), when seven birds were ringed. From now until early November we will collect data every day (weather conditions allowing) under standardised procedure.

Migration is underway with peak spring Dunnock (Järnsparv) numbers occurring at this time, 12 were caught on the first ringing session on 26^th. Sea duck numbers are building with over 1000 Eiders (Ejder) seen this morning on a seawatch, numbers should continue to build through April, smaller numbers of other seaducks such as Common Scoter (Sjöorre), Long-tailed Duck (Alfågel) and Velvet Scoter (Svärta) are also present at the moment. On 19^th March a Bewick’s Swan (Mindre sångsvan) flew north with a flock of commoner Whooper Swans (Sångsvan) and on 20^th a Grey Wagtail (Forsärla) flew over. Waxwings (Sidensvans) are still present and one was ringed on 28th. In other news the Adders (Huggorm) were already out soaking up the early spring rays from 26^th.

Wind: Southwesterly
Strength 7-11 m/s
Temperature: 4-6
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 2-4/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 3

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 2

Reed Bunting / Sävsparv: 1

Total: 7