"I could really use som ice cream to get warm"

The weather this morning was in great contrast to the weather the day before. We all got up by 05.35, got some breakfast and headed out for today's observation. It turned out to be freezingly cold, with temperatures around 1-2 degrees and winds at 10m/s.

The birds didn’t really like it either, despite the Awks, whose numbers turned out to be okay at 3000 specimens during the shortened observation, at three hours. The rare species was not to be seen, and with the same weather the upcoming days, we may experience the same conditions.

The rest of the day was spent in the lighthouse cleaning, washing clothes and other practical things. Saturday is always cleaning day here at the observatory. Simon (SK) and Magnus had their ringing license renewed. Johanna created an account on the national database for species, called “Arter”, and registered the plants and insects we have seen the last few days.

Otiorhynchus atroapterus. A weevil from the dunes between Det Grå Fyr and Skagen, which was registered on Arter.

Four of the volunteers went for a walk to Skagen City, while Isis made a delicious dinner for all of us. After dinner we went for a battle in table tennis, followed by a walk to the top of the lighthouse.

The last time before bed was spend in the living room, where we “hyggede” (Danish word for having a good time.) until we had to get some sleep.

Ringing (Jennes Sø):

Ringdue 1

Nordlig Gråsisken 44

Blåmejse 1

Solsort 1

Total: 47

Here is the link to the NocMig-count from last night on trektellen.

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