Jay and Joy

Maybe getting up early for the last time this year is a ray of hope. Nevertheless, too early for the inner clock, we set off for ringing at Skarvsøn and opened the nets. Since Simon was away ringing, we were joined by Henning, a ringer from the south of Denmark. Our guests did not miss the opportunity to watch the scientific bird ringing on their last day here. The wind of the last days had almost completely disappeared and for the first time in a week we had the impression that it could be a really good day.

The nets are opened and we set off for the first round. I walk in front and a Water Rail (Vandrikse) flies up in front of the first net. Oha, Water Rail! But it turns away and flies parallel to the net. Shit, we don't get it. Then it turns just before the end of the net and bang - we've got it. Quickly, very quickly, I sprint to stop it from flying away out of the net, which is too fine-meshed for such large birds. What a take-off. The especially cool thing was that it was even a magnificent adult bird. 

even steel rings worked well, because Simon the first had shown us before how to do them

There were also some Reed Warblers (Rørsamger). Then suddenly we heard squawking cries from the net and we had caught the second big bird. A Jay (Skovskade)! How awesome. This one pleased me personally even a little more, as I had never held the species before.

The ringing went well without Simon the first and I now have a good pace in ringing (which was required because we had quite a lot of birds in the round) with consistently good quality. I think it's really cool how much I've learned in the last month and a half here. I also want to give this compliment to all the other volunteers here. Together as a team we have managed everything well, helped each other and discussed interesting features together. Just the way it's supposed to be. Other cool catches were Sedge Warbler (Sivsanger) and an early Brambling (Kvækerfinke). The first Rock Pipit (Skærpiber) of the autumn flew over and some Meadow Pipit (Engpieber) and Yellow Wagtail (Gul Vipstjert) flew around. We also saw a Shoveler (Skeand) and a Little Grebe (Lille Lappedykker). What a nice day!

Meanwhile, the migration count was also a bit better than the last few days. We are still waiting for the next big surprise, but we were able to observe some eastbound Black Scoters (Sortand) from World's End 3. Okay, it’s the same as every other day (that’s Gustav’s quote). But I’m sure that will change soon. There will be some good birds soon, definitely! As the ringing team took down the nets at Skarvsøn afterwards (CES season is over), Gustav was home early and kindly tidied up and cleaned the flat. I think it's really great how everyone helps out and contributes to everyone having a really great time here.

taking down 120m nets is a hard job, but with 5 people it works well

Ringing (Skarvsøn):

Jay (Skovstade) - 1

Water Rail (Vandrikse) - 1

Chiffchaff (Gransanger) - 5

Reed Warbler (Rørsanger) - 9

Marsh Warbler (Kærsanger) - 3

Sedge Warbler (Sivsanger) - 1

Blackcap (Munk) - 8

Reed Bunting (Rørspurv) - 1

Chaffinch (Bogfinke) - 1

Brambling (Kvækerfinke) - 1

Total: 31

 

Ringing (Jennesø (Michael)):

Wren (Gærdesmute) - 2

Robin (Rødhals) - 1

Blackcap (Munk) - 2

Chiffchaff (Gransanger) - 3

Willow Warbler (Løvsanger) - 2

Great Tit (Musvit) - 4

Lesser Redpoll (Lille Gråsisken) - 3

Total: ?

 

People: Antonia Greil, Hayley Land, Rebecca Cheape, Gustav Nyberg, Simon Kiesé,  Ole and Birgitte, Henning.

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