Average Autumn Day

Today started as every other day with the ringers going to Kabeltromlen and the observers going out to Worlds End 3. Already on the way I heard what sounded like the call of a Yellow-browed Warbler (Hvidbrynet Løvsanger), but it only called once, so we will never know. Out at Worlds End 3 we could hear all the pipits calling, so Augustin kept an eye on the sea and I looked up. It was quite nice to see the migration slowly getting kicked into gear, with dozens of meadow pipits (Engpiber) trying to migrate along with small numbers of other passerines. Though nothing too crazy was seen, we still had a Black Tern (Sortterne) out fishing amongst all the gulls and six Mediterranean Gulls (Sorthovedet Måge).

Fencepost Jumping Spider - Stor Springedderkop enjoying the sun at the lab

The ringers weren’t as busy as us, but managed to catch a Treecreeper (Træløber), a nice bird up here. They were also joined by two young children (aged 6 & 3). It is always a privilege to show birds to children in ringing demonstrations and hopefully inspire the next generation of bird enthusiasts.

Our small guests captivated by an even smaller Goldcrest (Fuglekonge).

When we were all done, we went back to lighthouse and started cleaning as it was sanitation Saturday aka cleaning day. When we were done, we all went out, while Mara and Esben stayed at the lighthouse. I went to World End 1 and 3 to check all the gulls and terns, in the hope of a Sabine’s Gull (Sabinemåge) would turn up, but no dice, though there were some rock pipits, which was nice. Rosa caught an Adder (Hugorm) and recorded a tree, while Augustin got lost in Nedermose. When we all came back, dinner was ready, which was eaten with great gusto. Now we are all tired and are going to bed, autumn has started and its only going to be better from now on.

Wart-biter - Vortebider, one of the largest grasshoppers in Denmark, if there is no birds in the air, you look down

Ringing (Kabeltromlen):

Rørsanger - Reed Warbler: 1

Rødhals - European Robin: 2

Jernspurv - Dunnock: 1

Gransanger - Chiffchaff: 1

Fuglekonge - Goldcrest: 1

Gærdesmutte - Eurasian Wren: 2

Træløber - Treecreeper: 1

Total: 9

Highlights from obs:

Sortterne - Black Tern 1, scarce species in Skagen

Sorthovedet Måge - Mediterranean Gull 6, high count for Skagen

Link to today's observations from observers in the area

People at the station: Ragnar Smith, Rosa Hicks, Augustin Sticksel, Mara Glane, Esben Hansen, Mads Hagen, Helge and Inga.