Landsort diary 17th August 2016

Up at 0415 but a very light rain delayed opening until 0445 when all 30 nets opened, with some closed as the morning progressed and the wind increased. All Non-standard nets closed at 1030 and remaining standard nets closed at 1215.

 

An excellent mornings ringing with a very busy period at 0700 when Bosse helped out with net rounds. A total of 131 new birds of 17 species, made up mainly of Willow Warbler (72) and Lesser Whitethroat (23). First autumn Goldcrest caught and a female Sparrowhawk was the first of the year.

 

Another excellent guided talk for 9 people, including three people from on the island. Feedback very positive about the work of the Observatory and future plans, with many island residents wishing to become members to support our future work.

 

Lena arrived on the morning ferry so it will be four at the Obs tonight (with maybe 5 if Janne turns up!!!!)

 

Wind: Northwest

Wind strength: Strong wind, 8-13 m/s

Temperature: 13

Visibility: Good, 10-20 km

Cloud cover: Overcast, 8/8

Precipitation: Dry weather

Birds ringed

• Sparrowhawk          Sparvhök                       Accipiter nisus              1 
• Tree Pipit                 Trädpiplärka                Anthus trivialis              1 
• Robin                        Rödhake                        Erithacus rubecula        1 
• Whinchat                 Buskskvätta                   Saxicola rubetra            1 
• Lesser Whitethroat Ärtsångare                    Sylvia curruca              23 
• Whitethroat             Törnsångare                  Sylvia communis            1 
• Garden Warbler      Trädgårdssångare        Sylvia borin                   4 
• Blackcap                   Svarthätta                     Sylvia atricapilla           2 
• Willow Warbler       Lövsångare                   Phylloscopus trochilus 72 
• Goldcrest                  Kungsfågel                    Regulus regulus              1 
• Spotted Flycatcher  Grå flugsnappare         Muscicapa striata           3 
• Pied Flycatcher        Svartvit flugsnappare Ficedula hypoleuca         2 
• Blue Tit                     Blåmes                          Cyanistes caeruleus        1 
• Red-backed Shrike  Törnskata                     Lanius collurio               5 
• Tree Sparrow           Pilfink                           Passer montanus             8 
• Greenfinch               Grönfink                       Carduelis chloris             4 
• Yellowhammer        Gulsparv                       Emberiza citrinella          1