Slow down Nature !

Today was a very windy day, which means no ringing for us..

But we always have side projects that need to be done and that is what today was about. Early this morning, Martina and Max went out to do some seawatching. With that much wind, they did not count that many birds but they manage to have a better look at roosting gulls and read one or two color-ringed ones that we are hoping to get more information on soon.

A bit later, Alice went out to take some pictures of the wildlife for our archives.

In the meantime, Rita and I took hedge trimmers to do some much needed maintenance around the misnets and the paths that we use everyday.

                                                         Before and after trimming the bushes around the nets             

To prevent trees to overgrow the area and damage the nets, we need to clear the area every once in a while. Too much vegetation so close to the nets also significantly reduces their ability to catch birds.

The wind should down by the end of the week and we are all excited to resume ringing and keep you updated about the birds we catch or observe !

In the meantime have a great day !

Nathan

Local Observations of the Day in DOFBasen

People: Rita DeLucco,  Alice Scalzo, Nathan Delmas, Max Laubstein, Martina Hillbrand , our guests