8th July 2020

19 birds were ringed this morning including the first juvenile Marsh Tit (Entita) to be ringed this year (the last were ringed in 2018 with none last year), nets were closed early due to incoming rain showers which continued on/off through the afternoon.

Wind: Southwest to northwest
Strength 3-13m/s
Temperature: 11-13
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 4-8/8
Precipitation: Rain showers from late morning and throughout afternoon

Ringing day totals:

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 7

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Marsh Tit / Entita: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 3

Nuthatch / Nötväcka: 1

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Goldfinch  / Steglits: 3

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Total: 19

7th July 2020

Strong southwesterlies prevented any nets being opened this morning. A Kestrel (Tornfalk) was seen at Bredmar this morning and both Whimbrel (Småspov) and Greenshank (Gluttsnäppa) were recorded migrating south.

Wind: Southwest
Strength 7-16m/s
Temperature: 12-21
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: Rain shower during early evening

5th July 2020

Rain moved in by late morning and continued throughout the early afternoon, while the wind picked up significantly after a relatively calm start to the day. 22 birds were ringed this morning, including a Wood Warbler (Grönsångare). 14 Curlew (Storspov) were seen migrating south while three Whimbrel (Småspov) and several Greenshank (Gluttsnäppa) were also seen migrating.

Wind: Southwest
Strength 3-19m/s
Temperature: 14-18
Visibility: Good to moderate
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: Rain during late morning and early afternoon

Ringing day totals:

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 3

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 3

Wood Warbler / Grönsångare: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 4

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 3

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 2

Goldfinch / Steglits: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Rosefinch / Rosenfink: 1

Total: 22

4th July 2020

Strong southwesterlies and rain prevented any nets being opened this morning. Whimbrel (Småspov) and Greenshank (Gluttsnäppa) were recorded migrating south and a Hobby (Lärkfalk) was seen several times around Fågelstationen.

Wind: Southwest
Strength 6-16m/s
Temperature: 13-18
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: Rain during early morning and showers throughout afternoon

2nd July 2020

Calmer conditions prevailed for most of the day with wind picking up significantly during the evening. 23 birds were ringed, including the first juvenile Wren (Gärdsmyg) of the year. In the afternoon we headed up to the tern/gull colony on the island in Norrhamn with the intention of ringing Black-headed Gull (Skrattmås) and Arctic Tern (Silvertärna) chicks. There were fewer than we had anticipated based on a recce a few days ago, possibly due to the poor weather over the intervening days. We ringed two of the former species and one of the latter, with a few chicks still too small to ring and several nests with eggs still being incubated.

Wind: Southwest to west
Strength 3-14m/s
Temperature: 15-18
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: Rain showers throughout morning

Ringing day totals:

Black-headed Gull / Skrattmås: 2

Arctic Tern / Silvertärna: 1

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1

Wren / Gärdsmyg: 1

Wheatear / Stenskvätta: 1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 5

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 2

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 4

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 2

Linnet / Hämpling: 2

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 2

Total: 26

1st July 2020

Rain and strong winds prevented any nets being opened this morning and these conditions continued for most of the day. Around 1000 Swift (Tornseglare) were seen migrating south in groups throughout the day.

Wind: West to southwest
Strength 5-16m/s
Temperature: 14-17
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 4-8/8
Precipitation: Rain showers throughout morning and afternoon

30th June 2020

Strong westerlies limited the number of nets opened this morning, this wind continued to pick up throughout the day. 15 birds were ringed.

Wind: Northwest to southwest
Strength 2-18m/s
Temperature: 16-19
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: Rain showers during late morning and afternoon

Ringing day totals:

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 3

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 2

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 3

Goldfinch / Steglits: 1

Rosefinch / Rosenfink: 1

Total: 15

29th June 2020

Rain and strong winds prevented any nets being opened this morning, the rain was finished by around 0400 and the wind dipped during the afternoon before picking up again later. A Poplar Hawk-moth (Poppelsvärmare) was among moths caught in the trap last night. A Hobby (Lärkfalk) flew south over Fågelstationen late morning, a Wryneck (Göktyta) was seen briefly at Saltmar and four Whimbrel (Småspov) and seven Curlew (Storspov) were seen migrating over Norrhamn during the afternoon.

Wind: Northwest to southwest
Strength 4-14m/s
Temperature: 18-21
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 2-8/8
Precipitation: Rain during early morning

28th June 2020

24 birds were ringed this morning, also caught was a Finnish ringed Swallow (Ladusvala). Some wader passage occurred during the morning with a flock of 30 Bar-tailed Godwits (Myspov), two Grey Plover (Kustpipare), a Whimbrel (Småspov), two Lapwing (Tofsvipa) and several Greenshank (Gluttsnäppa) and Curlew (Storspov). The Greenish Warbler (Lundsångare) was singing at Våta Vägen and a Honey Buzzard (Bivråk) flew over Fågelstationen mid-morning.

Wind: Northeast to South
Strength 2-7m/s
Temperature: 19-24
Visibility: Good after mist early morning
Cloud cover: 0-7/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Swallow / Ladusvala: 1

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 2

Wheatear / Stenskvätta: 1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 3

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 2

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 4

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 2

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 4

Chaffinch / Bofink: 2

Linnet / Hämpling: 2

Total: 24

27th June 2020

31 birds were ringed this morning including a Reed Bunting (Sävsparv), a scarce species to catch during June. 21 Grey Heron (Gråhäger) flew over at 0400 and several smaller flocks flew over throughout the  day.  

Wind: South to northeast
Strength 0-7m/s
Temperature: 18-23
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Swallow / Ladusvala: 1

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 4

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 6

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 2

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 2

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 3

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 3

Linnet / Hämpling: 2

Rosefinch / Rosenfink: 1

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 4

Reed Bunting / Sävsparv: 1

Total: 31

26th June 2020

15 birds were ringed this morning including the first juvenile Lesser Whitethroats (Ärtsångare) of the year. In the afternoon two Ruff (Brushane) were at Jutvik and two Spotted Redshank (Svartsnäppa) migrated over.

Wind: Southwest to southeast
Strength 4-8m/s
Temperature: 18-22
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-1/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 6

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 3

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 3

Yellowhammer / Gulsparv: 1

Total: 15

25th June 2020

18 birds were ringed this morning, including a Common Crossbill (Mindre korsnäbb), the thirteenth to be ringed on Landsort, the last in 2018.

Wind: Southwest
Strength 2-6m/s
Temperature: 17-21
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-1/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 2

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 7

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 2

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 2

Common Crossbill / Mindre korsnäbb: 1

Total: 18

24th June 2020

24 birds were ringed this morning, including a Swift (Tornseglare), the fifth to be ringed on Landsort (three of the previous four were in 2018). Although Swifts now breed in the nestboxes on the side of the building, it is still very rare to catch this highly aerial species in the mist nets! Also caught was the first Song Thrush (Taltrast) juvenile of the year, two Swallow (Ladusvala) and a House Martin (Hussvala).

Wind: Northwest to southwest
Strength 2-8m/s
Temperature: 16-21
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-1/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Swift / Tornseglare: 1

Great Spotted Woodpecker / Större Hackspett: 1

Barn Swallow / Ladusvala: 2

House Martin / Hussvala: 1

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 2

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Song Thrush / Taltrast: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 4

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 6

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 2

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Total: 24

23rd June 2020

28 birds were ringed this morning, including the first House Martin (Hussvala) to be ringed this year. The moth trap was particularly busy last night and among those caught were one Eyed Hawk-moth (Videsvärmare), one Elephant Hawk-moth (Större snabelsvärmare) and two Small Elephant Hawk-moth (Mindre snabelsvärmare).

Wind: Northwest to southwest
Strength 1-7m/s
Temperature: 17-19
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-8/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

House Martin / Hussvala: 1

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 3

Wheatear / Stenskvätta: 2

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 3

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 2

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 3

Nuthatch / Nötväcka: 1

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 4

Goldfinch / Steglits: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 4

Rosefinch / Rosenfink: 1

Total: 28

22nd June 2020

16 birds were ringed this morning. Two Sandwich Tern (Kentsk tärna) migrated east past Södra Udden late morning and a Privet Hawk-moth (Ligustersvärmare) was caught in the trap. At around 1900 19 Grey Heron (Gråhäger) circled over Bredmar then flew back north.

Wind: Northeast to east
Strength 3-10m/s
Temperature: 14-17
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-4/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 2

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 6

Nuthatch / Nötväcka: 1

Starling / Stare: 4

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Siskin / Grönsiska: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Total: 16

21st June 2020

Another windy day, only more sheltered nets were opened this morning. Two birds were ringed. A Hawfinch (Stenknäck) flew in from the south and landed in trees at Bredmar at 0700 and a Shelduck (Gravand) flew west at 1100.

Wind: Northeast
Strength 8-13m/s
Temperature: 15-16
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-1/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Siskin / Grönsiska: 1

Total: 2

20th June 2020

A breezy day with wind picking up throughout, the number of nets opened was limited by this. Eight birds were ringed. A Hobby (Lärkfalk) was present around Bredmar and a Poplar Hawk-moth (Poppelsvärmare) was caught in the trap.

Wind: Northeast
Strength 8-17m/s
Temperature: 16-18
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-1/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Blackbird / Koltrast: 3

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Rosefinch / Rosenfink: 1

Total: 8

19th June 2020

10 birds were ringed this morning including a female Red-backed Shrike (Törnskata), which has been present around Bredmar since yesterday.

Wind: Northeast
Strength 4-12m/s
Temperature: 15-18
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1

Thrush Nightingale / Näktergal: 1

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 3

Red-backed Shrike / Törnskata: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 2

Total: 10

18th June 2020

15 birds were ringed this morning including two Rosefinch (Rosenfink). Another Privet Hawk-moth (Ligustersvärmare) was caught in the trap last night.

Wind: Northwest to northeast
Strength 0-6m/s
Temperature: 13-17
Visibility: Good to moderate
Cloud cover: 1-4/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 3

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 2

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 2

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Nuthatch / Nötväcka: 1

Treecreeper / Trädkrypare: 1

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Rosefinch / Rosenfink: 2

Total: 15

17th June 2020

Nets were not opened until after the rain cleared at around 5am today, seven birds were ringed. 120 Swift (Tornseglare) were seen over Fågelstationen between rain showers this morning and the Siberian Chiffchaff (Sibirisk gransångare) was again singing around Bredmar. A Privet Hawk-moth (Ligustersvärmare) was caught in the trap and there was a Lobster Moth (Ekorrspinnare) on one of the net poles.

Wind: Northeast to southwest
Strength 1-10m/s
Temperature: 13-16
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 3-8/8
Precipitation: Early morning rain  

Ringing day totals:

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 2

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 1

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Total: 7

16th June 2020

A strong easterly breeze to start the day and rain on the radar delayed the nets being opened until 7am, when the much needed rain had stopped. During the shower 6 tofsvipa/lapwing landed on the field to the north of the Fågelstation, they then continued north later in the morning. A total of 21 Lapwing were seen during the morning, all going north. There was a Sibirisk gransångare/Siberian chiffchaff singing near the Fågelstation after dawn and 24 mindre korsnäbb/red crossbill were migrating west mid morning.

Wind: East to northeast
Strength 2,5-9,6m/s
Temperature: 12-15
Visibility: Moderate to very good
Cloud cover: 8 then 4/8
Precipitation: 8mm between 5 and 7am

8 birds ringed today:

1 kärrsångare/marsh warbler, 1 rörsångare/reed warbler, 1 ärtsångare/lesser whitethroat, 2 talgoxe/great tit, 1 grönfink/greenfinch, 2 hämpling/linnet.

15th June 2020

21 birds were ringed at Bredmar this morning including a juvenile Crested Tit (Tofsmes), this is the sixth to be ringed on Landsort, with the last in 2018; the species is not known to breed on Landsort but occasional birds wander down here from the mainland. In addition, eight Great Tit (Talgoxe) chicks were ringed in nestboxes. The Siberian Chiffchaff (Sibirisk Gransångare) was singing again at Bredmar and one of yesterday’s birds was recaptured. 35 Common Crossbill (Mindre korsnäbb) were present around Bredmar this morning. Two Greenish Warbler (Lundsångare) were singing at Våta Vägen.

Wind: Northeast
Strength 5-11m/s
Temperature: 14-17
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-7/8
Precipitation: Light afternoon rain showers  

Ringing day totals:

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 1

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 2

Crested Tit / Tofsmes: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 10

Treecreeper / Trädkrypare: 1

Chaffinch / Bofink: 2

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 2

Goldfinch / Steglits: 3

Siskin / Grönsiska: 4

Total: 29

14th June 2020

13 birds were ringed at Bredmar this morning, with an additional 13 Great Tit (Talgoxe) chicks ringed in nestboxes. A Siberian Chiffchaff (Sibirisk gransångare) was found singing by Fyren this morning and one was later heard at Fågelstationen, where two were subsequently ringed.

Wind: Northeast
Strength 5-12m/s
Temperature: 13-16
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-1/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Barn Swallow / Ladusvala: 1

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Siberian Chiffchaff / Sibirisk gransångare: 2

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 17

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 5

Total: 26

13th June 2020

Another windy day, with only more sheltered nets opened this morning. Ten birds were ringed at Bredmar this morning and an additional 36 Great Tit (Talgoxe) chicks and one Blue Tit (Blåmes) chick were ringed in nestboxes. A Greenish Warbler (Lundsångare) was singing at Våta Vägen and a Lapwing (Tofsvipa) and a Whimbrel (Småspov) flew over Jutvik early afternoon. A flock of 19 Common Crossbill (Mindre korsnäbb) were flying around this morning and six more were seen at Batteri this evening.

Wind: Northeast
Strength 6-15m/s
Temperature: 13-15
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-2/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Barn Swallow / Ladusvala: 1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 2

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 1

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 38

Nuthatch / Nötväcka: 1

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Total: 47

12th June 2020

Another windy day, with only more sheltered nets opened. Eight birds were ringed. The first Wheatear (Stenskvätta) fledglings were seen at Kummelhålet this morning.

Wind: Northeast
Strength 9-17m/s
Temperature: 14-16
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-2/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 3

Treecreeper / Trädkrypare: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Siskin / Grönsiska: 1

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Total: 8

11th June 2020

A windier day, with only more sheltered nets opened this morning. Seven birds were ringed.

Wind: Northeast
Strength 6-15m/s
Temperature: 13-18
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-2/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Starling / Stare: 3

Chaffinch / Bofink: 2

Total: 7

10th June 2020

A clear and sunny day with a brisk northeasterly wind picking up through the afternoon. 24 birds were ringed this morning including six Siskin (Grönsiska), a species we have caught very few of so far this year.

Wind: Northeast
Strength 2-14m/s
Temperature: 13-17
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-2/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Barn Swallow / Ladusvala: 1

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 2

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 2

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 3

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 5

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Siskin / Grönsiska: 6

Linnet / Hämpling: 2

Total: 24

9th June 2020

14 birds were ringed this morning including the third Blyth’s Reed Warbler (Busksångare) of the spring. Four Jay (Nötskrika) migrated south this morning over Fågelstationen and an Avocet (Skärfläcka) was seen migrating south down the east coast this afternoon.

Wind: Southeast to southwest
Strength 1-5m/s
Temperature: 12-17
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-2/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1

Robin / Rödhake: 1

Blyth’s Reed Warbler / Busksångare: 1

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 2

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 2

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 1

Nuthatch / Nötväcka: 1

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 2

Goldfinch / Steglits: 1

Total: 14

8th June 2020

23 birds were ringed this morning including two Jackdaw (Kaja) fledglings. From Södra Udden this morning a Red-footed Falcon (Aftonfalk) flew north, two Avocet (Skärfläcka) flew west and two Sandwich Tern (Kentsk tärna) were seen flying over Stångskär.

Wind: Northeast to southwest
Strength 0-6m/s
Temperature: 11-16
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-4/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 1

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 2

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 4

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 1

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 1

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 1

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 2

Nuthatch / Nötväcka: 3

Jackdaw / Kaja: 2

Chaffinch / Bofink: 2

Total: 23

7th June 2020

Strong wind this morning prevented any nets being opened. A Wood Warbler (Grönsångare) was at Fårhagen this morning and a Caspian Tern (Skräntärna) flew over Bredmar late afternoon.

Wind: Southwest
Strength 6-18m/s
Temperature: 11-14
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-3/8
Precipitation: None