Speedrunners

Simon (Jr), Hayley, and I were up and running at Kabeltromlen this morning, so fast we were even ready early! We were quickly met by Simon (Sr) and Lone (a guest from last autumn) who joined us in ringing for the day. After yesterday’s abysmal conditions, we were very grateful for the clear skies and soft morning sunlight, although it was quite cold. There weren’t huge numbers of birds, but the variety of species made it worth it. We were not alone at Kabeltromlen for long, soon eager onlookers gathered around to watch us ring and see some cool species such as a Reed Warbler (Rørsanger), a few Eurasian Blackcaps (Munk), some Common Redstarts (Rødstjert), and a Tree Pipit (Skovpiber). 

 

A beautiful couple of Eurasian Blackcaps (Munk).

 

A unique Willow Warbler (Løvsanger), potentially subspecies acredula. 

 

We also had a stunning Red-Backed Shrike (Rødrygget Tornskade) perching by Kabeltromlen. Everybody got to have a very nice look at it as it hopped around in the shrubs and returned to its perch on a branch. What a treat! 

 

Red-Backed Shrike (Rødrygget Tornskade).

 

Some of the people at Kabeltromlen also experienced the volunteers playing a little prank on Simon (Sr) where we tried to trick him into believing he had forgotten his phone. Unfortunately, Simon (Sr) used his bat senses to see through our joke, but we all still had a nice laugh. Maybe we will get him next time…

 

Séan and Magnus kept busy at Nordstrand as well. There was a potential Pomarine Skua (Mellemkjove), although in the end no conclusions were drawn as to the real identity of the bird, and it flew very far out to sea. They witnessed large flocks of Common Sandpipers (Mudderklire) flying by the shore, maybe a new Skagen record? Séan also got his lifer Bohemian Waxwings (Silkehale)! Yay!

 

When we got back to the station, we passed through the shop just in time for Mette to show us the amazing new birds that came in! They look absolutely spectacular, and the Red-Backed Shrike (Rødrygget Tornskade) was perfectly timed.

 

Eurasian Hoopoe (Hærfugl) in the shop!

 

The evening was much like every other evening, we had lunch, took care of personal tasks, entered data, and then shared a lovely dinner together that Séan prepared for us. I took a bit of time to download pictures off of my camera from the past few days (it tends to pile up if I don’t get around to doing it frequently!), and then of course I wrote the blog. 

 

Now Magnus has gone out to find a potential lifer (if he succeeds you may read about it tomorrow).

 

Skifte! 

 

Ringing (Kabeltromlekrattet)

Tree Pipit (Skovpiber) 1

European Robin (Rødhals) 2

Common Redstart (Rødstjert) 3

Reed Warbler (Rørsanger) 1

Eurasian Blackcap (Munk) 7

Lesser Whitethroat (Gærdesanger) 2

Willow Warbler (Løvsanger) 11

Common Chiffchaff (Gransanger) 1

Common Chaffinch (Bogfinker) 1

Pied Flycatcher (Broget Fluesnapper) 1

Total: 30

 

Ringing (Jenne Sø)

Common Redstart (Rødstjert) 1

Eurasian Blackcap (Munk) 1

Willow Warbler (Løvsanger) 3

Common Chiffchaff (Gransanger) 1

Total: 6

 

Today’s observations in Dofbasen from observers in the area.

Sum of the raptors in the area based on observations typed into Dofbasen the same day.

 

People: Michael Ancher, Seán Walsh, Hayley Land, Isis Khalil, Hanelie Sidhu, Magnus Houen Lauritsen, Simon Kiesé, Simon S. Christiansen, Lisa Vergin, Jørgen Hulbæk, Knud Pedersen, Lars and Lone, and our guests Marianne and Kurt