CES & Swallow chicks

With the lull in the wind this morning, Michael and I were back out ringing and headed to Skarvsøen for our sixth CES visit of the year. We had a fairly typical morning catching 21 birds, mainly new and recaptured Rørsanger (Reed Warbler). We also caught 2 juvenile Bogfinke (Chaffinchs)- among the first juveniles we have caught this year.

Dante headed out birding early around World’s End to check the Scoter flocks resting offshore as well as the gulls amassed on the beach. His highlights were a juvenile Misteldrossel (Mistle Thrush) and 3 Mallemuk (Fulmar). Zach headed out to Storsig for a spot of raptor watching and, although there was substantially less migration than yesterday, he still managed 8 Hvepsevåge (Honey Buzzards).

In the evening, Michael, Zach, and I went to check the Landsvale (Swallow) and Bysvale (House Martin) nests nearby. We found plenty of House Martin nests with eggs and small chicks as well as 5 Swallow nests. We managed to ring 2 broods- one of 3 chicks and one of 4 chicks, as well as one adult.

Landsvale (Swallow) chick. All nests were checked and chicks handled under full license and appropriate training.

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

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

Skarvsøen CES Ringing Totals:

Rørsanger (Reed Warbler)- 10

Solsort (Blackbird)- 1

Kærsanger (Marsh Warbler)- 1

Gærdesanger (Lesser Whitethroat)- 2

Havesanger (Garden Warbler)- 1

Blåmejse (Blue Tit)- 1

Bogfinke (Chaffinch)- 2

Tornsanger (Common Whitethroat)- 3

Total: 21

Grenen Ringing Totals:

Landsvale (ad.) (Swallow)- 1

Landsvale (chick.) (Swallow)- 7

Total: 8