A Kingfisher at Kabeltromlen

Simon, Simon and I were back at Kabeltromlen early this morning for another exciting ringing session. A Kingfisher (Isfugl) was caught and ringed! This was the first time this species has been ringed at Kabeltromlen, the second time one has been ringed since the Fuglestation started, and the fifth ringing record for Skagen. The bird we caught was a first-year female. Simon’s photos below show her beautiful plumage.

Another very nice bird ringed today was a Wheatear (Stenpikker). This was also a first-year bird.

There were also several Chiffchaff (Gransanger) caught and a Coal Tit (Sortmejse) in the very last round which was a nice way to finish the session.

Whilst we were ringing, Gustav and Rebecca did the migration count at World’s End 3. Although migration remains slow, they did see lots of waders including a large flock of roosting Dunlin (Almindelig Ryle). Other species recorded include Red Knot (Islansk Ryle), Oystercatcher (Strandskade), Bar-tailed Godwit (Lille Kobbersneppe), Sanderling (Sandløber) and Little Stint (Dværgryle). They also popped over to see the Kingfisher (Isfugl) at Kabeltromlen, not a bird to miss!

After the nets were closed at Kabeltromlen, Simon and I kept our waders on and were given a lift to Skarvsøen, the CES site. We checked the nets there and cut some reeds in preparation for the last CES session which we plan to carry out on Tuesday. It was very warm working in the waders and we were glad there wasn’t too much to cut.

Whilst we were out, there was a sighting of a Red-footed Falcon (Aftenfalk) from World’s End 1. Gustav and Rebecca went out in search of it but unfortunately had no luck. Hopefully there will be more sightings of this amazing species soon.

Later in the afternoon more cleaning was done, ringing and migration data was entered, food shopping bought, and the picture archive was updated. We have also welcomed new guests to the appartment, Kim and Bodil, who are first time visitors to the Fuglestation. We hope they enjoy their stay here.

Ringing (Kabeltromlekrattet)

Chiffchaff (Gransanger) – 6

Garden Warbler (Havesanger) – 1

Blackcap (Munk) – 1

Willow Warbler (Løvsanger) – 1

Reed Warbler (Rørsanger) – 2

Wheatear (Stenpikker) – 1

Blue Tit (Blåmejse) – 1

Coal Tit (Sortmejse) – 1

Bullfinch (Dompap, Lille) – 1

Kingfisher (Isfugl) – 1

Total: 15

People: Hayley Land, Gustav Nyberg, Simon Kiesé, Rebecca Cheape, Simon S. Christiansen, Lisa Vergin, Knud Pederson, Kim and Bodil.

A link to today's observations from volunteers and local observers.