Hawks & Harriers

Yehonatan and I chose a slightly different spot for morning observations, the dunes towards the tip adjacent to World’s End 3, known for being able to observe a greater passage of larks, wagtails and pipits, as well as closer encounters with migrating falcons, hawks and harriers. The highlights included 9 Waxwing (Silkehale), 234 Sparrowhawks (Spurvehøg), 11 Rough-legged Buzzards (Fjeldvåge) and a Black Woodpecker (Sort Spætte) as well as three Pallid Harriers (Steppehøg)- one 3cy male, one adult female and the first 2cy of the year. The male Pallid Harrier, in particular, gave brilliant views as it migrated low over the dunes, flying straight past where we were crouched at one point, allowing Yehonatan the chance to capture some excellent photos.

3cy Pallid Harrier (Steppehøg). Photo: Yehonatan Ben Aroia.

Meanwhile, Lauren, Jeppe, Simon and Michael went ringing at Kabeltromlen. Unfortunately, they had a rather slow morning with only 9 birds, but this gave Jeppe, new to ringing, the chance to practice some supervised extraction, ringing and ageing.

Skagen Fuglestation: Yehonatan Ben Aroia, Micheal Colley, Jeppe Madsen, Lauren Evans, Dante Shepherd, Simon Christensen, Jakob & Birgit.

A full list of today's observations can be found here.

Today's raptor summary can be found here.

Kabeltromlen Ringing Totals:

Gransanger (Chiffchaff)- 5

Fuglekonge (Goldcrest)- 1

Rødhals (Robin)- 1

Gærdesmutte (Wren)- 1

Musvit (Great tit)- 1

Total: 9