First Treecreeper of the season

The morning began with a beautiful sunrise, starting the morning's migration count. There was considerable movement of Guillemots (Lomvie) especially in the first hour, with around 4500 birds in total. A Little Gull (Dværgmåge ) was also seen feeding, adding to the highlights. Later in the morning, two Shags (Topskarv) were spotted far out at sea.

Menwhile, the ringing team started their morning with a Treecreeper (Træløber) and a nice Redwing (vindrossel). 

Ringed Treecreeper (Træløber)

Although the number of Blue Tits (Blåmejse) was lower than on previous days, it was still a solid 41 birds. Because the birds were spread out over the course of the morning, it gave everyone a better chance to look at them closer and appreciate each one. 

Adult male Blue Tits (Blåmejse)

Towards the end of the standard time, the ringing team also spotted a golden eagle, which they believed to be a different individual from the one seen yesterday.

After returning home, everyone enjoyed a nice lunch along with some delicious pancakes prepared by János. The rest of the day was spent on various office and data tasks, planning for the upcoming week and the arrival of new volunteers, as well as getting some well-needed rest.

Ringing (Kabeltromlen)
Wren (Gærdesmutte) - 1
Great Tit (Musvit) - 3
Blue Tit (Blåmejse) - 41
Redwing (vindrossel) - 1
Chiffchaff (Gransanger) - 5
Treecreeper (Træløber) - 1
Robin (Rødhals) - 3
Dunock (Jernspurv ) - 2

Total: 57

Highlights of today:
Little Gull (Dværgmåge ) - 1
Golden Eagle (Kungörn) - 1
Shag (Topskarv) - 2

Link to today’s observations in DOFbasen from observers in the area

Summary of today's raptor migration in DOFbasen

People: Alvin Johansson, János Schadl, Alix Bortolussi, Julian Helbig, Dylan Daunt, Simon S. Christiansen, Knud Pedersen,