Blown by the wind

Hej!

Packed in warm, windproof clothing and determined we ventured out this morning for bird watching and ringing, undeterred by the wind. Augustin, Ragnar and Emma at the observation had to deal with a lot of sand and shaking scopes, but they nevertheless spottet some birds. The Shore Larks/Bjerglærke and Snowbuntings/Snespurv managed to not get blown away by the wind, so they were a treat to watch on the beach.

Cloudy and colourful sunrise at Kabeltromlen today

Rosa and I at the ringing could only open 9 of our 26 nets, due to the strong gusts, catching just 4 birds in two hours. We saw a White-tailed Eagle/Havørn gliding in the wind, but after that highlight we packed up early. Because Augustin sadly had to leave us today, Simon, Rosa and I took the opportunity to go out birding with him one last time, even if it was just a short trip with his backpack waiting in the car. After visiting Simon's favourite place in Skagen (after the fish shop, which we also visited later), we brought Augustin to the train station and said our goodbyes. 

Back at the station we then held an early "evening" meeting at 2 pm and afterwards enjoyed some cake and drinks with Henrik, who came to visit us at the station. The afternoon went by very quickly. Ragnar took a trip to town, grocery shopping and picking up the repaird bike from the shop. The rest of us went out on our own little walks and runs and now Rosa is preparing us a nice tomato soup dinner, so we can warm up from the cold wind. 

Very impressive views today of a ruff sea

Highlights from the observation:

Shore Larks/Bjerglærke

White-tailed Eagle/Havørn

Ringing (Kabeltromlen):

Rødhals - 1

Gærdesmutte - 3

Total = 4

Link to today's observations from observers in the area

People at the station: Ragnar Smith, Rosa Hicks, Augustin Sticksel, Mara Glane, Emma Fabre, Simon S. Christiansen, John Stenum, Iben Jørgensen, Henrik Rask