A quiet day for migration with 12 new birds ringed, these included the second Blyth’s Reed Warbler (Busksångare) of the year (the 18th ringed on Landsort). A Red-necked Phalarope (Smånäbbad simmsnäppa) was seen migrating at Södra Udden this morning and a White-fronted Goose (Bläsgås) was resting on Stångskär this evening.
38 birds were ringed this morning including two Red-breasted Flycatcher (Mindre flugsnappare), the 6th and 7th of the year. The first real wader migration occurred this morning with several flocks of Dunlin (Kärrsnäppa), Grey Plover (Kustpipare) and Knot (Kustsnäppa) migrating north. Three Nightjar (Nattskärre) also migrated in off the sea this morning.
25 birds were ringed this morning. The first Greenish Warbler (Lundsångare) of the year was heard near Våta Vägen and a Honey Buzzard (Bivråk) migrated north late morning, the second of the spring.
Wind: Northeast
to southeast Strength 1-8m/s Temperature: 9-13 Visibility: Good Cloud cover: 0-3/8 Precipitation: None
After a breezier start today, wind continued to pick up throughout the afternoon. 20 birds were ringed. Migration was fairly quiet this morning, a Turnstone (Roskarl) was seen migrating from Södra Udden.
Wind: Southwest
to northeast Strength 4-13m/s Temperature: 10-14 Visibility: Good Cloud cover: 3-8/8 Precipitation: None
A clear and warm day. 59 birds were ringed including a Blyth’s Reed Warbler (Busksångare), the 17th ringed on Landsort and first since 2018. 13 more Starling (Stare) chicks were also ringed in nestboxes. A Jay (Nötskrika) flew south over Fågelstationen this morning. An Eyed Hawk-moth (Videsvärmare) was caught in the moth trap last night and a Puss Moth (Större gaffelsvans) was on a net pole.
Wind: South
to southwest Strength 0-8m/s Temperature: 9-13 Visibility: Good Cloud cover: 0-4/8 Precipitation: None
A foggy day, although it brightened up a bit
in the late morning and afternoon. 34 birds were ringed at Bredmar this morning
including the first Scarlet Rosefinch
(Rosenfink) of the year. During the afternoon the first 28 Starling (Stare) chicks of the year were ringed from nestboxes in
the north of the island. A Water Rail
(Vattenrall) was calling throughout the morning from Bredmar, presumably the
bird that was holding territory earlier in the spring although we haven’t heard
it for a few weeks.
Wind: Northeast
to southwest Strength 0-9m/s Temperature: 8-10 Visibility: Poor to good Cloud cover: Fog Precipitation: None
A calm and sunny day. 58 birds were ringed
this morning including three Red-breasted
Flycatcher (Mindre flugsnappare) and six Red-backed Shrike (Törnskata). A Black Redstart (Svart rödstjärt) was singing by Fyren and a Collared Dove (Turkduva) was by
Fågelstationen early morning.
Wind: Southeast
to southwest Strength 2-8m/s Temperature: 8-11 Visibility: Moderate to good Cloud cover: 1-4/8 Precipitation: None
After clear start it soon clouded over and remained that way throughout the day, the wind was also up from yesterday and some nets were not opened, it rained on/off for most of the afternoon. 20 birds were ringed. From Södra Udden two Kittiwake (Tretåig mås) migrated east as did one (plus a probable second) White-billed Diver (Vitnäbbad islom), 507 Guillemot (Sillgrissla) and 86 Razorbill (Tordmule).
Wind: Southeast
to southwest Strength 7-13m/s Temperature: 8-10 Visibility: Moderate to good Cloud cover: 3-8/8 Precipitation: Afternoon rain
52 birds were ringed this morning including the first four Spotted Flycatcher (Grå flugsnappare) of the year. Six Whooper Swan (Sångsvan) and a Fieldfare (Björktrast) migrating north this morning were rather late migrants. Four Crane (Trana) flew south early afternoon.
Wind: East
to southeast Strength 3-7m/s Temperature: 8-11 Visibility: Good Cloud cover: 0-3/8 Precipitation: None
84 birds were ringed this morning including the first Red-breasted Flycatcher (Mindre flugsnappare) of the year. There was one foreign control – a Spanish-ringed Garden Warbler (Trädgårdssångare). The first Marsh Warbler (Kärrsångare) of the year was in bushes east of the lighthouse this morning. Also present at the south were: three Rosefinch (Rosenfink), one Bluethroat (Blåhake), one Red-breasted Flycatcher (Mindre flugsnappare), three Whinchat (Buskskvätta), eight Yellow Wagtail (Gulärla), four Tree Pipit (Trädpiplärka) and a Swift (Tornseglare). A Cuckoo (Gök) and four Whinchat (Buskskvätta) were at Saltmar this afternoon.
A quieter day today with 41 birds ringed. Five Hobby (Lärkfalk) were seen migrating north this morning between 0530-0900, also seen were: 48 Velvet Scoter (Svärta) nine Common Scoter (Sjöorre), 103 Guillemot (Sillgrissla), 62 Razorbill (Tordmule), two Black-throated Diver (Storlom), one Red-throated Diver (Smålom), one Tufted Duck (Vigg) and two Rosefinch (Rosenfink).
Southerly winds overnight allowed in another wave of migrants with large numbers of Willow Warbler (Lövsångare) and Lesser Whitethroat (Ärtsångare) present. 109 birds were ringed including six Bluethroat (Blåhake) and the first Reed Warbler (Rörsångare) of the year. A Penduline Tit (Pungmes) called briefly at Bredmar before flying south this morning.
Wind: Nothwest
to southeast Strength 0-15m/s Temperature: 7-12 Visibility: Good Cloud cover: 1-7/8 Precipitation: light showers
during afternoon
A much calmer day today with all the nets opened at Bredmar. 44 birds were ringed including four Bluethroat (Blåhake), with another two seen down at Fyren this morning. Also seen from the south were four Hobby (Lärkfalk), a Peregrine (Pilgrimsfalk), four Whimbrel (Småspov) and an Icterine Warbler (Härmsångare). A Cuckoo (Gök), a Ring Ouzel (Ringtrast) and a Whinchat (Buskskvätta) were at Norrhamn this afternoon, with the Cuckoo showing particularly well. A Beaver (Bäver) was again seen at Branddammen this morning, having been present for at least a week.
Wind: Nothwest
to south Strength 3-12m/s Temperature: 6-11 Visibility: Good Cloud cover: 2-7/8 Precipitation: light showers
during afternoon
Westerly winds limited the number of nets opened again this morning and 16 birds were ringed. The first Red-breasted Flycatcher (Mindre flugsnappare) and Spotted Flycatcher (Grå flugsnappare) of the year were by Fyren this morning, with the former still present this afternoon. A Marsh Harrier (Brun kärrhök), Kestrel (Tornfalk), Hobby (Lärkfalk) and Honey Buzzard (Bivråk) migrated north throughout the day.
Wind: West Strength 4-16m/s Temperature: 7-10 Visibility: Good Cloud cover: 2-7/8 Precipitation: light showers
during afternoon
32 birds were ringed this morning including the first two Red-backed Shrike (Törnskata) of the year and a second Bluethroat (Blåhake). A Cuckoo (Gök) was at Saltmar.
Wind: Southwest to northwest Strength 7-18m/s Temperature: 6-9 Visibility: Good Cloud cover: 2-7/8 Precipitation: None
After ringing the first Hobby (Lärkfalk) since 2007 yesterday, the last thing we were expecting was another one today, but that is exactly what we got – two Hobbies in two days! Among the other 27 birds ringed were the first Bluethroat (Blåhake), Wheatear (Stenskvätta), Icterine Warbler (Härmsångare) and Garden Warbler (Trädgårdssångare) of the year. Two Knot (Kustsnäppa) migrated north past Södra Udden this morning, as did seven Yellow Wagtail (Gulärla). A Red-backed Shrike (Törnskata) was at Fårhagen.
Wind: Northwest to south Strength 2-12m/s Temperature: 5-9 Visibility: Good Cloud cover: 2-7/8 Precipitation: evening rain showers
A much calmer day today. 37 birds were ringed this morning, including only the third Hobby (Lärkfalk) to be ringed on Landsort and the first Tree Pipit (Trädpiplärka) and Starling (Stare) of the year. 155 Barnacle Goose (Vitkindad gås) migrated east at Södra Udden this morning where there was also a female Merlin (Stenfalk). Six Whinchat (Buskvätta) were distributed between Saltmar and Bredmar this afternoon.
Wind: South
to northwest Strength 2-13m/s Temperature: 5-9 Visibility: Good Cloud cover: 2-7/8 Precipitation: evening rain showers
An unseasonal day with squally sleet showers
throughout most of the morning and afternoon, conditions improved in the
evening with the wind dropping and the sun coming out. No nets were opened this
morning.
Wind: West
to north Strength 6-20m/s Temperature: 2-8 Visibility: Moderate to
good Cloud cover: 2-8/8 Precipitation: rain and sleet
showers throughout morning and afternoon
A blustery day which started out sunny with showers coming in from the west during the evening. 50 birds were ringed. A Woodlark (Trädlärka) flew over Södra Udden this morning and the first Red-backed Shrike (Törnskata) of the year was at Fårhagen.
Wind: Northwest to southeast Strength 3-18m/s Temperature: 5-9 Visibility: Moderate to good Cloud cover: 2-8/8 Precipitation: Rain showers through evening
A damp start meant nets were not opened until 5:30am and only more sheltered nets were opened due to the wind. 15 birds were ringed. A Cuckoo (Gök) was calling from Södra Lunden this morning, but migration was otherwise fairly quiet.
Wind: North
Strength 6-14m/s Temperature: 3-9 Visibility: Moderate to
good Cloud cover: 2-8/8 Precipitation: Early morning
drizzle
42 birds were ringed this morning. Four Scaup (Bergand) flew south past Södra Udden this morning and three Swift (Tornseglare) migrated north. An Ortolan Bunting (Ortolansparv) was heard briefly also at Södra Udden this morning after first being heard singing yesterday evening. A flock of 300 Barnacle Goose (Vitkindad gås) migrated east at 1100.
Wind: Southeast
to southwest Strength 5-18m/s Temperature: 7-10 Visibility: Moderate to
good Cloud cover: 3-8/8 Precipitation: Early evening shower
53 birds were ringed this morning, although we started closing nets earlier due to increasing wind. The most numerous species caught was Redstart (Rödstjärt) with 22 ringed plus a Swedish control, a Jackdaw (Kaja) was also ringed, becoming the 12th to be ringed on Landsort. The first Swift (Tornseglare), Sand Martin (Backsvala) and Yellow Wagtail (Gulärla) of the year were seen migrating north.
Wind: Northwest to southeast Strength 5-14m/s Temperature: 7-9 Visibility: Good Cloud cover: 1-4/8 Precipitation: None
32 birds were ringed this morning and a Polish ringed Willow Warbler (Lövsångare) was also caught. The first Nightjar (Nattskärre) was seen on the first net round. Migration was fairly quiet this morning but 53 Barnacle Goose (Vitkindad gås) migrated east in two separate flocks.
Wind: South to west Strength 5-12m/s Temperature: 7-10 Visibility: Good Cloud cover: 1-7/8 Precipitation: None
A quieter day with nine birds ringed this morning. From a migration watch at Södra Udden 0600-0930 were: 66 Velvet Scoter (Svärta), 63 Common Scoter (Sjöorre), 30 Red-breasted Merganser (Småskrake), 591 Eider (Ejder), five Tufted Duck (Vigg), one Wigeon (Bläsand), two Black-throated Diver (Storlom), one Red-throated Diver (Smålom), one Crane (Trana), one Marsh Harrier (Brun kärrhök), one Peregrine (Pilgrimsfalk), one Kestrel (Tornfalk) and a Hobby (Lärkfalk).
Wind: Northwest
to southwest Strength 2-12m/s Temperature: 7-10 Visibility: Good Cloud cover: 0-7/8 Precipitation: None
56 birds were ringed this morning and a Norwegian ringed Pied Flycatcher (Svartvit flugsnappare) was also caught. A Ring Ouzel (Ringtrast) was at Södra Udden where the migration watch was otherwise fairly quiet. 23 Whimbrel (Småspov) migrated east over Fågelstationen late morning.
Wind: Northwest
to southwest Strength 3-9m/s Temperature: 6-11 Visibility: Good Cloud cover: 0-3/8 Precipitation: None
A lower total from this morning’s ringing with 27 ringed. A Short-eared Owl (Jorduggla) was at Bredmar early morning and a Collared Flycatcher (Halsbandsflugsnappare) was at Fårhagen early afternoon. In 2 hours migration watch from Södra Udden this morning were 199 Velvet Scoter (Svärta), 131 Common Scoter (Sjöorre), 106 Eider (Ejder), one Black-throated Diver (Storlom), one Hobby (Lärkfalk) and four Tree Pipit (Trädpiplärka).
Wind: Northeast to northwest Strength 0-6m/s Temperature: 6-9 Visibility: Moderate to good Cloud cover: 2-7/8 Precipitation: None
A day which started off overcast but brightened up throughout the morning. 106 birds were ringed including six Redstart (Rödstjärt), a Whinchat (Buskskvätta) and the first Thrush Nightingale (Näktergal) of the year. 397 Velvet Scoter (Svärta), 367 Common Scoter (Sjöorre), 490 Eider (Ejder) and four Scaup (Bergand) migrated past Södra Udden in four hours this morning.
Wind: Southwest
to northwest Strength 1-11m/s Temperature: 7-10 Visibility: Moderate to good Cloud cover: 3-8/8 Precipitation: Showers in early morning and rain during late
afternoon
115 birds were ringed on a calm morning today, with a marked change in species composition to a majority of sub-saharan (rather than short-distance) migrants for the first time, these included several firsts for the year including a Sedge Warbler (Sävsångare), a Whitethroat (Törnsångare), a Wood Warbler (Grönsångare) and two Collared Flycatcher (Halsbandsflugsnappare). News from a morning migration watch at Södra Udden this morning was of ANOTHER Stejneger’s Scoter (Sibirisk knölsvärta) photographed migrating past with Velvet Scoter (Svärta)! Lots of migrants were scattered across the island this afternoon, with good numbers of Whinchat (Buskskvätta), Redstart (Rödstjärt) and Pied Flycatcher (Svartvit flugsnappare) among others. A Cuckoo (Gök) was calling throughout the morning from Södra Lunden and was heard again further north during the afternoon. A Hobby (Lärkfalk) migrated north over Fågelstationen late morning.
Rain prevented any ringing this morning. Migration over the sea was fairly quiet with just a handful of seaducks passing by mid-morning when the rain had cleared up.
Wind: Southeast Strength 6-15m/s Temperature: 6-7 Visibility: Moderate to good Cloud cover: 7-8/8 Precipitation: rain during early morning and afternoon
