The most beautiful day

The most wanted thing of us was to have nice weather after the period of coldness and wind. Yesterday was already relly nice, but today should top it! When we went out to head towards World’s End 3, we had this beautiful view:

You get the best view, if you are close to the end of the world.

Beside of the beautiful weather, the birds did not disappoint us, too. Some Songbirds were migrating and I could spot two high flying Wood Larks (Hedelærke). We could also hear the sharp calls of a Grey Wagtail (Bjergvipstjert). Many flocks of Whooper Swans (Sangsvane) – often found by their beautiful call – migrated east and summed up to a nice total of 580 birds! We could also pick out 11 Bewick’s Swans (Pibesvane). 10 Pink-footed Goose (Kortnæbbet Gås) flew south, which was a bit weird, since we would expect them to fly home now. Since the Sea was super flat, we saw way more roosting birds than usual. As a nice highlight, two Black-throated Divers (Sortstrubet Lom) were swimming close by.

Then the first Marsh Harrier (Rørhøg) of the year popped up, what a nice surprise. Is it finally getting spring? No! The biggest surprise of the day reminds on the coldest times of the year. A 2nd year Glaucous Gull (Gråmåge) flew directly over us. What a crazy observation! Fortunately, I had my camera ready but I did not have enough time to zoom in, because it was already so close. So enjoy this great bird – the picture is taken with 200mm focal length.

More than 5000 Jackdaws (Allike), 30 Rooks (Råge) and 300 Carrion Crows (Gråkråge) also made their way over the Sea. What a nice count!

In the afternoon, a part of us decided to go to Råbjerg Mile on train. The highlight was an lichen species, which was extinct for a while in Denmark. The nice nature was really enjoyable, so the motivation was high enough to go all the way back on bike. Another part of us entered Ringdata with Simon Sr. and proofed if our MOTUS-antenna is still working (it is!). Yet another part of our team had a walk to look for raptors. Their highlight was a young Goshawk (Duehøg). So everybody used the afternoon to be productive or to enjoy the nice weather. In the evening we saw four Woodcocks (Skovsneppe) foraging under the amazing sky full of stars. What a wonderful day with a wonderful companion!

The seal is also enjoying the sun. (pic by Isis)

Ringing (Jennes Sø):

Total: 35

Today’s observations in Dofbasen from observers in the area.

Sum of the raptors in the area based on observations typed into Dofbasen the same day.

People at the station: Mira Kieckbusch, Isis Khalil, Magnus Houen Lauritsen, Simon Kiesé, Johanna Veentjer, Simon S. Christiansen.