Ringing & Radar

Another early start for the whole team as Michael, Ying and I headed to Kabeltromlen to open the nets. This was my first time leading a ringing session here now I’ve progressed to a C permit and overall, I think it went well. We had a good catch of 40 birds including plenty of spring migrants as well as 2 Lille Gråsisken (Lesser Redpoll).

Lille Gråsisken (Lesser Redpoll).

Munk (Blackcap).

Meanwhile, Dante headed out to World’s End 3 to join Snäphor from Aarhus University, at the radar station. They had a long, yet productive, day measuring the flight height and distance of migrating Musvåge (Buzzards), Blå Kærhøg (Hen Harriers), Rørhøg (Marsh Harriers) and Islom (Great Northern Divers). Throughout the day, 1 Skestork (Spoonbill), 1 Biæder (Bee-eater), 1 Gulirisk (Serin), 4 Islom (Great Northern Diver), 1 Kongeørn (Golden Eagle) and 1 Hvidvinget Måge (Iceland Gull) were also seen.

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

Skagen Fuglestation: Yehonatan Ben Aroia, Michael Colley, Dante Shepherd, Lauren Evans, Toh Ying Ying, Martin & Kristine.

Kabeltromlen Ringing Totals:

Rødhals (Robin)- 7

Munk (Blackcap)- 9

Gransanger (Chiffchaff)- 7

Gærdesanger (Lesser Whitethroat)- 2

Fuglekonge (Goldcrest)- 1

Gærdesmutte (Wren)- 3

Lille Gråsisken (Lesser Redpoll)- 2

Løvsanger (Willow Warbler)- 1

Rørspurv (Reed Bunting)- 8

Total: 40