Another calm and warm day

The day started with a win, as on our way to Lands End III this morning Emma and I heard Grasshopper Warbler (Græshoppesanger) singing, a new bird for my life list! Click here to listen to a recording by Simon.  A still sea and little wind today meant quite a calm migration count for us, something I am grateful for while I get the hang of the method! Early on we had a couple of Greenshank (Hvidklire) stood at the tip of the beach before heding south east, a green Sandpiper calling as it headed north west and a light morph Artic Skua (Almindelig Kjove). Later, Simon and Erik also joined us, and amongst regular Gannets (Sule), Common Scoter (Sortand), Sandwich Terns (Splitterne) and some Common Terns (Fjordterne) highlights included four Honey Buzzards (Hvepsevåge) heading east, a Turnstone (Stenvender), and a Rosefinch (Karmindompap). 

Grasshopper Warbler (Græshoppesanger) by Emma 

After the count I went to find a Crested Lark (Toplærke) that Erik had seen near Sandormsporet but did not get lucky this time. Instead, I watched some Ringed Plover (Stor Præstekrave) chicks that seem soon ready for their first flight, one of which was already ringed by our team in the past weeks. I also had a go at reading some gull rings with mixed success in the impressive heat haze for 9am.

A ringed Ringed Plover chick (Stor Præstekrave)

Meanwhile, Pauline and Hanelie spent the morning ringing at Kabeltrommel for Pauline’s last time before leaving tomorrow. They were joined for a while by our guest Frank. Their highlights included a juvenile Eurasian Treecreeper (Træløber), a Lesser Redpoll (Lille Gråsisken) two young Robins (Rødals), and a Common Whitethroat (Tornsanger) that was ringed here in 2020!

 

Lesser Redpoll (Lille Gråsisken) photo by Pauline

Juvenile Eurasian Treecreeper (Træløber)

The afternoon was spent cleaning and oiling bikes in the sunshine. We also said goodbye to our guests Karen and Frank this afternoon - it was a pleasure to meet them, and we hope they enjoyed their stay!

Today’s observations in DOFbasen from observers in the area can be seen here.

Ringing totals KAB:

Highlights:

Rosefinch - Karmindompap
Grasshopper Warbler – Græshoppesanger
Hobby - Lærkefalk

People: Pauline Nähring, Hanelie Sidhu, Emma Fabre, Rosemary Fricke, Simon Sigaard Christiansen, Erik Christophersen, Karen and Frank Andersen.