A day of fine though chilly weather. 143 birds were ringed including the first 4 Meadow Pipits (Ängspiplärka) of the year and the first 4 Wrens (Gärdsmyg) of the autumn. Interestingly, a Honey Buzzard (Bivråk) came out of roost by the football pitch this morning and then drifted south.

Wind: Northerly to northwesterly
Strength 0-10 m/s
Temperature: 8-13
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Meadow Pipit / Ängspiplärka: 4

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 4

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 67

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 7

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 8

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 2

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 18

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 5

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 15

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 2

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 2

Treecreeper / Trädkrypare: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 4

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 1

Reed Bunting / Sävsparv: 1

Total: 143

Another windy day with no nets opened.

Wind: Westerly to northwesterly
Strength 10-17 m/s
Temperature: 10-13
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-7/8
Precipitation: None

A westerly gale continued all day long, gusting at a max of 23 m/s. No nets were opened and limited migration took place although a few Sparrowhawk (Sparvhök) still moved south.

Wind: Westerly
Strength 13-23 m/s
Temperature: 12-15
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-8/8
Precipitation: Rain until mid-morning

23 birds were ringed this morning, despite a very limited number of nets being opened due to the wind, these included the first two Dunnock (Järnsparv) of the autumn. The first Brambling (Bergfink) of the autumn was heard by the obs and a Honey Buzzad (Bivråk) flew south and shortly back north this morning.

Wind: Westerly to southwesterly
Strength 6-15 m/s
Temperature: 13-16
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 2-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Dunnock / Järnsparv: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 4

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 3

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 4

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 4

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 6

Total: 23

30 birds were ringed this morning, the nets were restricted to more sheltered ones due to westerly winds. The key feature of today was an impressive raptor passage, with the following migrating south past the obs: 63 Sparrowhawk (Sparvhök), 15 Kestrel (Tornfalk), 5 Honey Buzzard (Bivråk), 1 Marsh Harrier (Brun kärrhök) and one Hobby (Lärkfalk). Also present were 16 White-tailed Eagles (Havsörn), 1 Goshawk (Duvhök) and 1 Osprey (Fiskgjuse) present around the island.

Wind: Westerly
Strength 8-15 m/s
Temperature: 15-18
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 4

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 2

Wheatear / Stenskvätta: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 6

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 5

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 3

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 3

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Red-breasted Flycatcher / Mindre flugsnappare: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 2

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Scarlet Rosefinch: 1

Total: 30

Due to a westerly gale overnight with strong winds continuing all day, no nets were opened. A Honey Buzzard (Bivråk) was seen migrating south from the north end this morning, as were two Peregrine Falcons (Pilgrimsfalk). An Osprey (Fiskgjuse) was seen this morning at the north, and either the same or a different bird was seen at Saltmar this afternoon. A Goshawk (Duvhök) was at Våta Väggen and two Marsh Harrier (Brun kärrhök) flew south over the obs.

Wind: Westerly to southwesterly
Strength 7-20 m/s
Temperature: 14-16
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 5-8/8
Precipitation: None

51 birds were ringed on an overcast morning today, including the first Bluethroat (Blåhake) and two Red-breasted Flycatcher (Mindre flugsnappare) of the autumn.

Wind: Easterly to southwesterly
Strength 1-15 m/s
Temperature: 14-16
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 15

Bluethroat / Blåhake: 1

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 2

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Sedge Warbler / Sävsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 2

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 7

Wood Warbler / Grönsångare: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 6

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 10

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Red-breasted Flycatcher / Mindre flugsnappare: 2

Total: 51

A good day for raptor migration, with 34 Sparrowhawk (Sparvhök), two Marsh Harrier (Brun kärrhök), one Goshawk (Duvhök), 2 Kestrel (Tornfalk), one Hobby (Lärkfalk) and a juvenile Pallid Harrier (Stäpphök) passing over the observatory. 35 birds were ringed including a further increase in Goldcrest (Kungsfågel) and Robin (Rödhake) numbers.

Wind: Easterly
Strength 6-11 m/s
Temperature: 16-19
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 1-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Sparrowhawk / Sparvhök: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 12

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 3

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 3

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 9

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Total: 35

Rain overnight gave way to a foggy morning with very light easterlies. It was another good day of migration and in the afternoon as the fog began to lift 90 Wheatear (Stenskvätta) were counted along the coast to the south of the obs. At Södra Udden the first Yellow-browed Warbler (Tajgasångare) of the autumn, and one of the first seen in Sweden this autumn was seen in a valley to the south of the lighouse for about 10 minutes. A Slavonian Grebe (Svarthakedopping) was off Jutvik. 30 birds were ringed including a Sparrowhawk (Sparvhök) and a Sedge Warbler (Sävsångare), as well as four Wheatear (Stenskvätta), the first caught since spring.

Wind: Easterly
Strength 1-8 m/s
Temperature: 16-18
Visibility: Poor to good
Cloud cover: 2-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Sparrowhawk / Sparvhök: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 3

Wheatear / Stenskvätta: 4

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Sedge Warbler / Sävsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 4

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 3

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 6

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 4

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Pied Flycatcher / Svartvit flugsnappare: 1

Total: 30

The first fine and still morning we can remember in some time, although that deteriorated throughout the day giving way to cold squally conditions by evening. 31 birds were ringed this morning, including another late Red-backed Shrike (Törnskata) and the second Woodcock (Morkulla) of the year, along with small numbers of other expected autumn migrants. Throughout the morning a good southbound passage took place and 622 White Wagtails (Sädesärla) went south as did 7 Sparrowhawk (Sparvhök). The still conditions last night provided a good opportunity to put out the sound recorder for the first time to record nocturnal migration. Analysis of the sonogram showed up very little migration other than a surprise Spotted Flycatcher (Grå flugsnappare), which flew over at 23:40 yesterday, as well as a couple of Common Snipe (Enkelbeckasin).

Wind: Easterly to northeasterly
Strength 1-13 m/s
Temperature: 13-17
Visibility: Good to moderate
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: Rain starting early evening

Ringing day totals:

Woodcock / Morkulla: 1

Tree Pipit / Trädpiplärka: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 3

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 2

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 4

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 2

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 10

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Red-backed Shrike / Törnskata: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Total: 31

A fairly brisk wind meant that only more sheltered nets were opened this morning, and light rain was a feature until about 11am. 18 birds were ringed, including a rather late Red-backed Shrike (Törnskata).

Wind: Southwesterly
Strength 3-14 m/s
Temperature: 13-17
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: Light rain throughout morning

Ringing day totals:

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 3

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 7

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 5

Red-backed Shrike / Törnskata: 1

Scarlet Rosefinch / Rosenfink: 1

Total: 18

Today started off with brisk westerlies which prevented us opening any nets. Several Sparrowhawk (Sparvhök) were noted migrating south and four Black-throated Divers (Storlom) flew over.

Wind: Westerly to southwesterly
Strength 4-12 m/s
Temperature: 13-16
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 7-8/8
Precipitation: None

A wet and windy start prevented us opening any nets this morning and we took the opportunity to spend the day off the island stocking up on food in Nynäshamn.

Wind: Southwesterly
Strength 4-16 m/s
Temperature: 14-18
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: Period of rain this morning from around 0415

A windy start meant the nets were not opened until 6:45, but the wind continued to drop throughout the morning and 14 birds were ringed.

Wind: Southwesterly to southerly
Strength 1-13 m/s
Temperature: 15-18
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 5-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Tree Pipit / Trädpiplärka: 1

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 1

Common Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 3

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 6

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Total: 14

18 birds were ringed this morning. In an hour this evening 24 Dunlin (Kärrsnäppa), two Turnstone (Roskarl), two Pintail (Stjärtand), six Teal (Kricka) and one Oystercatcher (Strandskata) migrated south past Vadarbunkern.

Wind: Southwesterly
Strength 8-15 m/s
Temperature: 15-18
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 5-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Tree Pipit / Trädpiplärka: 4

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 1

Sedge Warbler / Sävsångare: 1

Common Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 3

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 6

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Total: 18

11 birds were ringed this morning, the number of open nets was restricted by westerly winds throughout the morning which picked up further into the evening. Only a few migrants were noted today; two Marsh Harriers (Brun kärrhök) and two Kestrel (Tornfalk) flew south over the obs during the morning, while a Grey Plover (Kustsnäppa) flew west.

Wind: Southwesterly and westerly
Strength 5-15 m/s
Temperature: 15-19
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 2-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 3

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 4

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 3

Total: 11

A day of blustery southeasterlies and little migration, although a few waders, terns and ducks were seen migrating past the lighthouse this morning. Eight birds were ringed this morning.

Wind: Southeasterly to southwesterly
Strength 5-13 m/s
Temperature: 18-21
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 2-8/8
Precipitation: Rain showers from
around 16:30

Ringing day totals:

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 1

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 2

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 2

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Scarlet Rosefinch / Rosenfink: 1

Total: 8