A First for Skagen and a 31st for Martin

Windy and slightly rainy conditions made for good night catching conditions last night, so me and Esben were keen to go out. The first bird captured was a juvenile red knot (Islandsk ryle). The second we caught, we assumed was a Dunlin (Almindelig ryle) but we got quite the shock when we got back to the laboratory. We had been lucky enough to catch the first ever Sanderling (Sandløber) ringed at the observatory. The sanderling is unique in its family in the fact that it has no hind toe.

Sanderling (Sandløber)

The next day was a quiet morning of sea watching. A few migrating light-bellied brant geese (Knortegås), scattered flocks of common scoter (Sortand) and more gannets (Sule) fishing were about all there was to look at. However today was to be a day of celebration because it was Martins birthday!

Simon and Esben put on a good show by providing a Danish breakfast and singing some traditional birthday songs. While Amelie and Lisa cooked us a delicious German style cake. This was enjoyed with a little glass of Fernet-branca. Skål!

Now off to Skagen for a good meal and maybe a beer or two. However tomorrow morning we have a CES ringing session and it was around this time twos years ago Lisa caught an Arctic warbler (Nordsanger) so fingers crossed.

Klik her for at se dagens observationer indtastet i Dofbasen af observatører i området

People: Martin Grienenberger, Simon S. Christiansen, Amelie Zeller, Esben E. Hansen, Lisa Vergin, Lars Smith, Angus Barnett