First Løvsanger ringed

After a few days ringing at Jenne sø, we were excited to get back to Kabeltromlen this morning. Yehonatan, Michael and I had the nets open at sunrise at usual and we delighted to catch a young, female Sjagger (Fieldfare) before we’d even finished unfurling the nets. We were shortly joined by Oluf Lou, who kindly agreed to join us since Simon is away for the weekend, and our guest Jakob & Birgit. Overall, we had an excellent morning ringing with a total of 56 birds of 13 species, including 6 Vindrossel (Redwing), our first three Løvsanger (Willow Warbler) of the year, and another Rødtoppet Fuglekonge (Firecrest)- less than a week after our first one!

Yet another Rødtoppet Fuglekonge (Firecrest) ringed at Kabeltromlen today (not that we’ll ever get bored of them!).

Dante joined the local birders at Grenen for observations and had an good morning with a diverse set of species seen including; two Topskarv (Shag), Stor Skrigeørn (Greater Spotted Eagle), Lærkefalk (Hobby), Sort Spætte (Black Woodpecker), two Bjerglærke (Shorelark) and Mudderklire (Common Sandpiper). The last week of persistent easterly winds, clear skies, and plenty of sun is fairly unsual for this time of year in Skagen, and we’re looking forward to what tomorrow’s rain and change in wind direction may produce.

A full list of today's observations can be found here.

Skagen Fuglestation: Yehonatan Ben Aroia, Micheal Colley, Dante Shepherd, Lauren Evans, Jakob & Birgit.

Kabeltromlen Ringing Totals:

Gransanger (Chiffchaff)- 11

Løvsanger (Willow Warbler)- 3

Fuglekonge (Goldcrest)- 13

Rødtoppet Fuglekonge (Firecrest)-1

Gærdesmutte (Wren)- 6

Rødhals (Robin)- 9

Sangdrossel (Song Thrush)- 1

Vindrossel (Redwing)- 6

Sjagger (Fieldfare)- 1

Bogfinke (Chaffinch)- 1

Lille Dompap (Bullfinch)- 1

Rørspurv (Reed Bunting)- 2

Solsort (Blackbird)- 1

Total= 56