Siberian Chiffchaff (Sibirisk gransanger) heard and seen at Kabeltromlen

Today, Solenn and I went to Grenen to observe, in addition to the common passerine species seen these last days: Goldfinch (Stillits), Redpoll (Gråsisken), Reed bunting (Rørspurv), Starlings (Stær), snow buntings (Snespurv) accompanied by 3 horned larks (bjerglærke) completed the count.

Aksel and Hanelie opened the nets at Kabeltromlen, joined by Diana. The morning was fruitful with the capture of birds including two great spotted woodpeckers (Stor Flagspætte), two brambling (Kvækerfinke) and two treecreepers (Træløber). Yannick and Sabine, Lisa's friends, joined the team again for part of the morning before leaving for Germany, we thank them for their precious help and wish them a safe return.

At the end of the morning, in the last round, many blue tits (Blåmejse) were also ringed. It is always a pleasure to have this common species in our nets in spite of its aversion to prick the fingers of the ringer!

Early this morning, the team also had the opportunity to see hen Harrier (Blå Kærhøg) fly over the area around Kabeltromlen. After in the morning, the team had also the chance to hear and sneak a glimpse of the Siberian Chiffchaff (Sibirisk gransanger), a subspecies of the Chiffchaff (Gransanger). This subspecies breeds in coniferous forests in Siberia and winters near the Himalayas. However, it is only occasionally seen in Western Europe during the winter. Its higher pitched and more melodious song distinguishes it from other subspecies. Enchanted, the team of the station hopes to capture one soon in the nets, let's cross our fingers.

The afternoon was devoted to data entry and verification for Lisa and me, a nap and the preparation of their presentations for Aksel and Solenn, while Diana went to the North beach to try to capture snow buntings (Snespurv) with seeds to attract them in a trap. In the next few days, the team hopes to capture a few of the 30 snow buntings (Snespurv) counted this morning. Thus, the team is working on the design of new traps so that at each observation session, traps are set to attract them.

Footprints of Snow buntings!

In the late afternoon, Diana saw a flock of several hundred grey gooses (Greylag goose) flying in the direction of the light house and Aksel went for a late walk where he captured this pretty moon.

By the way, the whole team is busy tonight setting up the nets in the hope of catching Boreal owl (Perleugle)!

Observations of the day in DOFbasen from observers in the area

People at the station: Diana Sciandra, Hanelie Sidhu, Solenn Boucher, Prescillia Lemesle, Aksel Munkholm, Simon S. Christiansen, Lisa Vergin and our guests Stig and Grethe