Empty Skys

Today was hopefully the last of a series of windy mornings, which allowed us only to open half of the nets the past days at Kabeltrommeln. When Olga and I went out today we emediately noticed the rather strong north-westerly winds and after being only able to open 3 out of the 26 nets, we closed again and went back to have some rest. 

Also Dylan and Julian had a calm morning at the migration count. With very few bird around, the highlight of the morning was the resting Shorelarks (Bjerglærke), as well as a very close Great Northern Diver (Islom) and many Arctic Terns (Havterne). After the second hour Dylan desided to abandon Julian to try and catch the Shorelarks (Bjerglærke). Unfortunately without success.

Empty blue skys over Skagen

When comming back, we also met Sean who is a former volunteer and will stay at the station for the next two days. The afternoon was then spend talking about the good old times and ringing abroade, but also finishing some office tasks. Both Sean and I went on a short walk, he to see the area again and I to set up a recorder. Dylan went out to look for a Long-tailed Skua (Lille Kjove) which was seen in Geraå in the early afternoon comming our direction, but without success.

In search of the Long-tailed Skua (Lille Kjove)

The rather calm day was comming to an end with a very delicious dinner by our guests Ole and Annette.

No ringing because of strong winds

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

Summary of today's raptor migration in DOFbasen

People: János Schadl, Julian Helbig, Dylan Daunt, Olga Fernández Enríquez, Ole & Annette