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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A much more unsettled day, with wind picking up significantly during the afternoon. A noticeable arrival of migrant passerines occurred and 36 birds were ringed, including a Nightjar (Nattskärra) on the first net round, the fourth ringed on Landsort and first since 2013. A Red-breasted Flycatcher (Mindre flugsnappare) and a Siberian Chiffchaff (Sibirisk gransångare) were at Södra Udden this morning and a Pomerine Skua (Bredstjärtad labb) migrated northeast.  

Wind: Southeast to southwest
Strength 4-20m/s
Temperature: 10-14
Visibility: Moderate to good
Cloud cover: 6-8/8
Precipitation: Heavy rain during late morning and afternoon

Ringing day totals:

Nightjar / Nattskärra: 1

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 3

Whinchat / Buskskvätta: 1

Sedge Warbler / Sävsångare: 4

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 1

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 2

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 2

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 5

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 4

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 4

Spotted Flycatcher / Grå flugsnappare: 5

Starling / Stare: 1

Total: 36

An overcast day, contrasting with the recent theme of wall-to-wall sunshine. 15 birds were ringed at Bredmar this morning and an additional 16 Great Tit (Talgoxe) were ringed in nestboxes.

Wind: Northeast to southeast
Strength 4-12m/s
Temperature: 12
Visibility: Moderate to good
Cloud cover: 7-8/8
Precipitation: Light rain from early evening

Ringing day totals:

Wheatear / Stenskvätta: 1

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 2

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 1

Blackcap / Svarthätta: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 2

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 17

Starling / Stare: 3

Tree Sparrow / Pilfink: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 2

Total: 31

12 birds were ringed at Bredmar this morning and an additional 42 Great Tit (Talgoxe) and two Blue Tit (Blåmes) chicks were ringed in nestboxes. Two Greenish Warblers (Lundsångare) were singing north of Våta Vägen.

Wind: Northeast
Strength 4-11m/s
Temperature: 11-14
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-1/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 2

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Chiffchaff / Gransångare: 2

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 4

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 2

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 42

Linnet / Hämpling: 1

Total: 56

Nine birds were ringed at Bredmar this morning and an additional 36 Great Tit (Talgoxe) and 3 Blue Tit (Blåmes) chicks were ringed in nestboxes. This evening a Stejneger’s/Siberian Stonechat (Amur/Vitgumpad Buskskvätta – Saxicola maurus/stejnegeri) was found foraging at Saltmar, it has not yet been identified to species – there is only one accepted record of Stejnegeri on Landsort and none of maurus, along with several other undetermined records.

Wind: North to southwest
Strength 5-9m/s
Temperature: 4-16
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-2/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

White Wagtail / Sädesärla: 1

Blackbird / Koltrast: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 2

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 4

Blue Tit / Blåmes: 3

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 36

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Total: 48

Clear skies and light wind again today. 11 birds were ringed including the first Swallow (Ladusvala) of the year, also caught was a Lesser Whitethroat (Ärtsångare) which was originally ringed in 2014 as a second year bird, making this it’s seventh year! Sightings from Södra Udden this morning included 220 Grey Plover (Kustpipare), 120 Knot (Kustsnäppa), 94 Dunlin (Kärrsnäppa), 130 Velvet Scoter (Svärta), 102 Common Scoter (Sjöorre) and a White-billed Diver (Vitnäbbad islom).

Wind: North to southwest
Strength 2-7m/s
Temperature: 11-14
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-4/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Barn Swallow / Ladusvala: 1

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 2

Reed Warbler / Rörsångare: 1

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 1

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 3

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 2

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Total: 11

55 birds were ringed this morning including the first Greenish Warbler (Lundsångare) of the year. In nestboxes two Starling (Stare) chicks and the first 19 Great Tit (Talgoxe) chicks of the year were ringed. A Greenish Warbler (Lundsångare) was at Södra Udden this morning.

Wind: North to southwest
Strength 2-7m/s
Temperature: 12-18
Visibility: Good
Cloud cover: 0-4/8
Precipitation: None

Ringing day totals:

Redstart / Rödstjärt: 3

Marsh Warbler / Kärrsångare: 1

Icterine Warbler / Härmsångare: 2

Lesser Whitethroat / Ärtsångare: 6

Whitethroat / Törnsångare: 1

Garden Warbler / Trädgårdssångare: 2

Greenish Warbler / Lundsångare: 1

Willow Warbler / Lövsångare: 11

Great Tit / Talgoxe: 21

Nuthatch / Nötväcka: 1

Red-backed Shrike / Törnskata: 1

Starling / Stare: 3

Chaffinch / Bofink: 1

Greenfinch / Grönfink: 1

Total: 55