Restful rainy day

This morning it was too windy to ring, but we had hoped that the migration count would still be possible. Unfortunately, it was quite rainy and starting too early to allow us to complete any of the count. That meant we had a chill morning, and we were able to catch up data tasks, like entering/checking data and updating the picture archive. Amira was able to visit the pool in town for some lap swimming and was pleasantly surprised to find it completely empty. Lise is away for a few days, leaving just four of us at station, and it feels quite quiet. She is visiting Blåvand Fuglestation and we wish her a good trip but look forward to her return!

Northern Gannet (Sule) flying amongst waves at the tip of Grenen. Photo by Florian

The rain let up a bit in the afternoon, and we were all able to get out for a bit. Florian and János went out to Grenen and did some birding and photography at the tip. The waves were quite dramatic because of the stormy weather, and it created great conditions for photographing the Northern Gannets (Sule). There were also Black-legged Kittiwakes (Ride) flying quite close and providing good views. Afterward, they collected the recorder János placed near Kabeltromlen and moved it to the Hume’s Leaf Warbler (Himalaya-sanger) patch at Stald Grenen with the hope of getting some good recordings. Knud was out searching for the Hume’s in the afternoon and did not see it but did see the Siberian Chiffchaff (Sibirisk Gransanger) again. Amira did a ton of work entering and checking data sheets today but got out for a walk in the afternoon. Even though it was drizzly, it was still pleasant to be out, and she enjoyed seeing several Snow Buntings (Snespurv) on the beach. I also enjoyed getting out for a short run as darkness started to settle.

This evening, Amira cooked us a spicy Middle Eastern stew. It was delicious! Mara had a low spice tolerance, and after dinner today, János commented that almost every meal since she left has been spicy. Likewise, there was a surge in dishes with coconut after Sarah, who did not like it, left.

Now, Amira and János have gone out night catching. We still hope to catch a Snow Bunting or maybe even a Shore Lark aka Horned Lark (Bjerglærke). They are quite flighty and eluded us thus far this fall.

No ringing today

Link to today’s observations from the area

People: Miles Scheuering, János Schadl, Florian Hatt, Amira Nuseibeh, and Simon S. Christiansen.