Ringing, Raptor watching & guided tour

Michael and I headed ringing at Kabeltromlen for sunrise- one of our last sessions of the spring season. Similar to yesterday, we caught 21 birds including the first juvenile (1^st calendar year) Rødhals (Robin) of the year and a surprising Vindrossel (Redwing) with a brood patch!

Zach and Dante enjoyed a little more sleep before heading to Saftenvandsbakken for a spot of raptor watching. The highlights from their morning observations included 4 (Havørn) White-tailed Eagles, 29 Hvepsevåge (Honey Buzzards) and a singing Græshoppesanger (Grasshopper Warbler).

We spent the afternoon working through many different admin tasks now that we’ve come to the end of the spring observations and daily ringing. Dante and I then headed out to lead a tour for Ken and Elizabeth, who were visiting Skagen for the day as part of a cruise. We all had a brilliant afternoon with excellent views of Trane (Crane), Blå Kærhøg (Hen Harrier), Hvepsevåge (Honey Buzzard) and Gulbug (Icterine Warbler).

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

Skagen Fuglestation: Michael Colley, Zach Pannifer, Dante Shepherd, Lauren Evans, Anna & Jesper

Kabeltromlen Ringing Totals:

Tornsanger (Common Whitethroat)- 3

Gransanger (Chiffchaff)- 1

Gærdesanger (Lesser Whitethroat)- 2

Rørsanger (Reed Warbler)- 2

Rødhals (Robin)- 1

Kærsanger (Marsh Warbler)- 1

Gærdesmutte (Wren)- 1

Lille Gråsisken (Lesser Redpoll)- 1

Munk (Blackcap)- 5

Blåmejse (Blue Tit)- 1

Vindrossel (Redwing)- 1

Sangdrossel (Song Thrush)- 1

Solsort (Blackbird)- 1

Total: 21