Golden October with "Siberian" Stonechat

Every golden day starts with a golden sunrise and some good birds should quickly follow. At the ringing there was finally some more activity and especially many Goldcrests (Fuglekonge) got a new ring. Then many guests came to watch us ringing. Some guests from yesterday's night tour were there with their children, but also Knud's and my family came to watch the birds from close up. Fittingly, we also had some really beautiful birds. Finally we caught some Common Redpolls (Nordlig Gråsisken) and as a highlight we could even catch and ring a Common Snipe (Dobbeltbekassin). Really cool. Beautiful birds and nice to be able to show them to so many interested people. Also 50 Waxwings (Silkehale) flew overhead.

In the meantime, there was also a lot of activity at the migratory bird registration. The wind had shifted to the northeast and many birds flew out of the Kattegat. The highlight was a Sooty Shearwater (Sulfarvet Skråpe). There were also an impressive number of Kittiwakes (Ride) and a few song birds tried to fly over the sea. The young Arctic Tern (Havterne) was still stationary in search of food.

Then came the news that a probable eastern Stonechat had been found. At first no one could find the bird again, but when the bird reappeared, Gustav and Thomas also quickly got a good look at it. We at Kabeltromlen then closed the nets in record time to run to World's End 3 as well. After the brisk walk, we too were able to see the pretty bird. Since the species has been split into two, it is unfortunately impossible to identify such birds without DNA. Accordingly, it could be either a Siberian or a Japansk Bynkefugl. Perhaps, unfortunately, we will never find out. But at least as a "Siberian" Stonechat or an Eastern Stonechat it now enriches our life-list.Afterwards, I went out and about in the city with my family, who are visiting me here at the moment. We went to Skagen Bakery and later to Green's for a good meal. Meanwhile, the others were in town looking for Waxwings (Silkehale). We quickly got into conversation with the people who live where the pretty birds always sit. Then we were told that a Waxwing is very trusting. And Gustav once again proved his talent at catching and shortly afterwards we were able to ring the pretty bird. Oha, how cool. Waxwing (Silkehale)!!!!

What a pretty adult male. That makes the day perfect. Beautiful birds, a nice time with the family, a rarity and a rare bird in the ringing. Perfect!

Ringing (Kabeltromlen):

Ringing (Fyrhaven):

 Waxwing (Silkehale) - 1

Total: 48

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

People: Hayley Land, Gustav Nyberg, Simon Kiesé, Thomas Weston, Knud Pedersen, Niels Eriksen, Karen Marie & Søren Leth-Nissen.