Day spent finishing with all of the end of season tasks – cleaning the lab, Obs etc.

Lasse left today to give two at the Obs overnight; Chris & Kay

This is our last night on Landsort, marking the end of our stay which commenced in late March, during which time there has been 215 days of ringing, with only 9 days lost due to bad weather. It also marks the end of our 5th year here, so Landsort and Observatory life have become part of our day to day existence. A full report on the 2018 season will be available on the website after the end of the month.

So, it’s time to say goodbye but we must thank a lot of people for their support, friendship and help during our stay here. The Board, members, guests, summer visitors, tourists and the many island friends we have been fortunate enough to meet since 2013 have left a huge impression on us both. Whilst we are looking forward to being at our ‘other island home’ (especially the wood fire!!) we leave with a big feeling of sadness too. Thank you everyone and we hope that the Observatory continues to develop and grow in the way in which we’ve been lucky enough to witness in the last few years.

We know we have not always pleased everyone, but that’s life – we have done our best!

Take care everyone and thanks for everything
Chris och Kay!!!

Nets opened at 0715 on the final days ringing of the season, in overcast conditions with some heavy mist at times. Nets closed at 1300 with 87 new birds of 10 species, giving a reasonable final day.

All nets, poles and guy strings removed during the afternoon.

There will the three at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay & Lasse.

Some nets opened at 0715 with light rain showers. All nets closed at 1100 when a period of heavy rain arrived.

A total of 13 new birds of 2 species.

There will be five at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay, Lasse, Raul and Caroline.

Thick fog and slow winds overnight continued through the day, with the mist so thick at times it was almost like a light rain.

Nets opened at 0715 and closed at 1115 with only 14 new birds of 6 species.

There will be three at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay & Lasse.

Nets opened at 0715 in a thick mist which remained through the whole day. Very few birds around, with just 18 new birds of 9 species by the time ringing finished at 1100.

Afternoon has been spent checking the remaining nest boxes to clean them and repair a few. All now finished ready for the 2019 season.

More end of season tasks later on.

There will be two at the Obs overnight; Chris & Kay.

Nets opened at 0715 and closed at 1200 with 45 new birds of 8 species caught.

More end of season tasks being done through the morning and this afternoon.

There will be two at the Obs overnight: Chris & Kay.

Nets opened at 0715 in very misty conditions and closed at 1200 with only 32 new birds of 9 species.

Lasse tried migration watching at SUDD but with only 100m visibility it was not a success!!

There will be two at the Obs overnight: Chris & Kay.

Nets opened at 0700 and closed at 1100 with very few birds in the netting area – just 17 new birds of 8 species.

The afternoon was spent at a Board meeting, following an excellent and much appreciated evening meal last night, with good company and great food – Mats has hidden talents!!!

Good to see the Board before we left and to have an opportunity to thank them for their support and encouragement through the year.

There will be three at the Obs overnight; Chris, Kay & Lasse.

Nets opened at 0700 and closed at 1330 with the wind remaining strong from the south-west to west, despite the forecast for it to reduce.

A total of 97 new birds of 8 species.

There will be eight at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay, Liam, Mats, Mikael, Lasse, Håkan and Emma.

Nets opened at 0645 in a moderate south-east wind that backed to south-west and increased to strong through the morning, with nets closed at 1215.

A much quieter day than yesterday, despite a favourable wind direction, with only 35 new birds of 8 species.

There will be five at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay, Liam, Mikael and Mats.

Nets opened at 0630 in light to moderate south wind which backed to east through the morning, increasing slightly in strength. Nets closed at 1400.

201 new birds of 15 species – Finally, favourable winds allowed for a decent capture – or is Liam our lucky charm???

There will be three at the Obs overnight: Chris, Kay & Liam.