Nightjars and relaxing

The day started very well with three nice surprises: one female and two male nightjars (Natravn)! The two first checks of the night were the most successful with a recaptured female on the first followed by two males on the second. I was made very happy when asked to ring the older male nightjar (Natravn)! The rest of the evening was quieter as the fog settled in. I’m glad I was able to participate in the last of these nightjar ringing nights. These birds are truly very special! At 3.30, we made our way back to the station meeting a few roe deer on the way.Photographer: Søren Poulsen Photographer Søren Poulsen

After the long day and night, we all needed to catch up on some well-deserved sleep. The rest of the day was more focused on cleaning and admin. All the nets from the night were put up to dry, the lab was cleaned, the equipment tidied and the bird bags washed. Frank had fun pinning the moth collected from the previous moth trapping session while I made the most of the sun and went for a late afternoon swim.

Ringmærkning (Sandmilen):

Natravn (nightjar) 2

Natravn (nightjar) 1 recapture (aflæsinger)

Total: 3

Folk på stationen: Mathilde Ducroz, Frank Osterberg, Simon S. Christiansen, Lisa Vergin, Jesper og Margit, Lars Bo, Gitte og Jens Peder. 

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