Chiffchaff ringing

Me and Julian where the first to arrive at the ringing site in the morning to open the nets. We saw the first birds fly into the nets while opening and it was the start of a very good ringing session. We were joined by Simon and Julia for the first netround and ringed good numbers of Robins (Rørspurv) and Chiffchaffs (Gransanger). Highlights being two Redpolls (Grånsisken) and a Sparrowhawk (Spurvehøg). Not a single Blue Tit (Blåmejse) was caught.

Julian ringing the Sparrowhawk (Spurvehøg)

The Observers also had a good time with very good numbers of Scooters (Sortand) and they also saw the Orcas (Spækhugger) again. Alix was also happy to see a Harbour Seal (Spættet Sæl) on the beach. At the end of the session we had some close flyby Red kites (Rød Glente) which made for a good photo oportunity.

 4CY+ Red Kite (Rød Glente)

After a short lunch break, Alix and Alvin went for a walk to Nordstrand. They saw a Great White Egret on the way, as well as the Golden (Kongehørn) and three White-tailed Eagles (Havørn). Me and Dylan where just about to take a nap, when a Black-winged Kite (Blå Glente) was called out on Zello. We biked to Nordstrand as fast as we could, just to find out that the finder had made a translation mistake and had actually seen a Hen Harrier (Blå Kærhøg). At Nordstrand we met Alix and Alvin and got very good views of the Glaucous Gull (Gråmåge) again. So it was overall worth the effort.

Glaucous Gull (Gråmåge)

When we came back we finished some data entry tasks and played a bird call quiz. Alvin and Dylan tryed to catch the Moorhen (Rørhøg). Without success.