Stor Tornskade

Alex Sand Frich and I had a nice morning counting birds at Verdens Ende. Highlights were the first Great Grey Shrike (Stor Tornskade) of the year up here, 2 Shags (Topskarv), 2 Rough-legged Buzzard (Fjeldvåge), 2 White-tailed Eagle (Havorn), 200 Mistle Thrush (Mistledrossel), 6400 Chaffinch (Bogfinke), a Wheatear (Stenpikker), a Hawfinch (Kernebider) and 2 Parrot Crossbill (Stor Korsnaeb). Meanwhile Lauren, Lisa and Yehonatan ringed 40 birds at Kabletromlen, their highlight being 2 Brambling (Kvækerfinke).

DS counting from Verdens Ende

The King Eider remains off the Grey Lighthouse, I wonder how long will he stay with us for? Raptor migration is slowly picking up, the first Pallid Harrier (Steppehøg) is bound to grace our presence soon.

Brambling (Kvækerfinke)

Ringing totals from Kabletromlen:

Blackbird (Solsort)- 5

Robin (Rødhals)- 5

Wren (Gærdesmutte)-  5

Bullfinch (Dompap)- 1

Chaffinch (Dompap) - 1

Brambling (Kvækerfinke) - 2

Goldcrest (Fuglekonge)- 15

Great Tit (Musvit) - 1

Blue Tit (Blåmejse)- 2

Total: 39

Raptor totals

Todays observations