Spring signs in the clouds

The weather forecast for the morning looked quite rainy and foggy, but thankfully there was no rain, and the morning's migration count turned out pretty good with some decent numbers on Reedbunting (Rørspurv) and Skylarks (Sanglærke). We also had a couple flocks of Jackdaws (Allike) appearing from the low clouds after hearing them for some time without seeing them. To everyone’s delight, a group of Snowbuntings (Snespurv) also showed very well and surprisingly close, giving us excellent views. We were also pleased to spot a Slavonian Grebe (Nordisk lappedykker), adding another nice highlight to the morning’s observations.

 Snowbuntings (Snespurv) at Grenen

Observers at the migration counting site 

After finishing the standardized migration count, Saxe and Gustav continued birding along the beach and saw even more Snowbuntings (Snespurv) as well as a Caspian Gull (kaspisk måge) and a few Ringed Plovers (Stor Præstekrave) starting their spring display already. Meanwhile, me and János faced a rather sweltering bike ride back to the station through the soft and wet sand that made up the road, only to arrive at exactly the same time as Alix who had simply just walked the whole way back along the beach. 

When we got back to the station, Simon had just installed the new washing machine and was there to welcome us. In the afternoon we assigned everyone their keys and had a meeting about some practical information and guidelines for the coming weeks. We also prepared for tomorrow's beach walk, which we are all very much looking forward to.