Landsort Birds Diary!

Last night was the traditional end of season meal for the board and wardens. The next few days will now be spent completing the report for the year which will be available on the website later in the winter. We have both had such an amazing second year working on Landsort, with every day full of surprises, as is the norm on this island! It will soon be time for us to both leave the island and head back home for the winter. Thanks to all who have supported us during our stay here and made it such a joy!

Matt/Espen

Wind: South
Strength 1-10m/s
Temperature: 8-10
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: Brief shower early afternoon

The nets were taken down yesterday due to the season now coming to an end. The halimodendri-type Lesser Whitethroat (Ärtsångare) was still at Norra Udden. Three Kittiwake (Tretåig mås) and one Scaup (Bergand)  migrated south past Södra Udden this morning, while 30 Purple Sandpiper (Skärsnäppa) were on Storberget.

Wind: Southeast
Strength 4-12m/s
Temperature: 7-9
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 7-8/8
Precipitation: None

Three birds were ringed this morning. The halimodendri type Lesser Whitethroat (Ärtsångare) was around Norra Udden again. There was very limited migration from a watch at Fyren this morning.

Wind: Southwest to southeast
Strength 2-9m/s
Temperature: 7-8
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Blackbird / Koltrast: 2

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Total: 3

7 birds were ringed this morning. There were three Black Redstart (Svart rödstjärt) around the south of the island, and a Long-eared Owl (Hornuggla) was roosting below Fyren.

Wind: Southwest
Strength 3-11m/s
Temperature: 5-7
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 3

Treecreeper / Trädkrypare: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Greefinch / Grönfink: 1

Total: 7

17 birds were ringed this morning. Around 500 Purple Sandpiper (Skärrsnäppa) were seen from Fyren on the small islands surrounding Landsort. One Red-necked Grebe (Gråhakedopping), one Goshawk (Duvhök), 29 Velvet Scoter (Svärta), 42 Black Guillemot (Tobisgrissla), four Goldeneye (Knipa), one Smew (Salskrake), 269 Long-tailed Ducks (Alfågel) and 60 Common Scoter (Sjöorre) were seen migrating from Fyren this morning, while a Black Redstart (Svart rödstjärt) was around the area.

Wind: Northwest to southwest
Strength 2-11m/s
Temperature: 5-7
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 3

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 5

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 6

Bullfinch / Domherre: 2

Total: 17

28 birds were ringed this morning including a Siberian Chiffchaff (Sibirisk gransångare) and two Waxwing (Sidensvans), also caught was a Waxwing with a Lithuanian ring, the first control Waxwing for Landsort! Birds seen migrating past Södra Udden included: three Whooper Swan (Sångsvan), two Shoveler (Skedand), 49 Wigeon (Bläsand), 82 Mallard (Gräsand), 17 Tufted Ducks (Vigg), 21 Scaup (Bergand), 72 Velvet Scoter (Svärta), 175 Common Scoter (Sjöorre), 627 Long-tailed Ducks (Alfågel), 75 Goldeneye (Knipa), four Red-throated Diver (Smålom), one Black-throated Diver (Storlom) and five Red-necked Grebe (Gråhakedopping).

Wind: Northwest
Strength 4-10m/s
Temperature: 8-9
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Waxwing / Sidensvans: 2

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 2

Blackbird / Koltrast: 6

Fieldfare / Björktrast: 1

Siberian Chiffchaff / Sibirisk gransångare: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Siskin / Grönsiska: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 12

Total: 28

42 birds were ringed this morning. A very late Lesser Whitethroat (Ärtsångare) was seen briefly in the north but not well enough to determine subspecies. Birds seen migrating this morning included: six Scaup (Bergand), eight Red-throated Diver (Smålom), 311 Whooper Swan (Sångsvan), 57 Mute Swan (Knölsvan) 65 Goldeneye (Knipa) and a late Swallow (Ladusvala). A Golden Eagle (Kungsörn) was seen migrating over Torö from Norrudden and also visible from Fyren.

Wind: Northwest to northeast
Strength 2-14m/s
Temperature: 7-10
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Waxwing / Sidensvans: 5

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 2

Blackbird / Koltrast: 2

Bearded Reedling / Skäggmes: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 2

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 25

Bullfinch / Domherre: 1

Yellowhammer / Guksparv: 1

Total: 42

52 birds were ringed this morning. Three Little Gull (Dvärgmås), three Smew (Salskrake), a Hen Harrier (Blå kärrhök), 60 Whooper Swans (Sångsvan) and a Parrot Crossbill were seen migrating, while two Bearded Tits (Skäggmes) were in the reedbed at Bredmar.

Wind: Northwest
Strength 4-12m/s
Temperature: 10-12
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 4-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Waxwing / Sidensvans: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 3

Blackbird / Koltrast: 8

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 4

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 31

Total: 52

74 birds were ringed this morning including two Bearded Tits (Skäggmes). A Grey Wagtail (Forsärla) and a Hawfinch (Stenknäck) were seen migrating this morning, as well as 52 Whooper Swans (Sångsvan).

Wind: Northwest
Strength 4-12m/s
Temperature: 10-12
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 2

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Redwing / Rödvingetrast: 1

Bearded Reedling / Skäggmes: 2

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 4

Chaffinch / Bofink: 3

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 3

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 53

Bullfinch / Domherre: 3

Total: 74

No nets were opened this morning due to strong westerlies. The Black Redstart (Svart rödstjärt) was present again on the road below Fågelstationen.

Wind: West to northwest
Strength 7-20m/s
Temperature: 8-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-1/8
Precipitation: None

All nets were opened initially but wind soon picked up and we started to close more exposed nets around mid-morning. 101 birds were ringed including six Wren (Gärdsmyg), bringing us above the previous year record of 300! Six Twite (Vinterhämpling) were at Södra Udden and a Black Redstart (Svart rödstjärt) was along the road below Fågelstationen.

Wind: Southwest to west
Strength 4-13m/s
Temperature: 8-9
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-7/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 6

Robin / Rödhake: 9

Blackbird / Koltrast: 4

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Goldcrest / Kungsfågel: 2

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Brambling / Bergfink: 2

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 60

Bullfinch / Domherre: 14

Reed Bunting / Sävsparv: 1

Total: 101

Nets were not opened this morning due to strong south-westerlies, but were opened for a period early afternoon and 26 birds were ringed. A Merlin (Stenfalk) flew past Bredmar.

Wind: Southwest
Strength 8-18m/s
Temperature: 10-11
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Robin / Rödhake: 4

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 2

Redpoll / Gråsiska: 16

Bullfinch / Domherre: 4

Total: 26

Strong southerlies meant we were again unable to open any nets this morning.

Wind: South to southwest
Strength: 13-24m/s
Temperature: 10-12
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: Light drizzle through morning

Strong southerlies which increased throughout the day meant we were unable to open any nets this morning. A passage of Barnacle Geese (Vitkindad gäss) occurred throughout the day with several hundred migrating to the southwest, two dropped in and fed for a while on the football field.

Wind: South
Strength: 12-18m/s
Temperature: 10
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 8/8
Precipitation: Light rain during evening