Night Sounds and Morning Surprises

Yesterday evening's Nightjar tour had eight Nightjars (Natravn) in the plantation, and they also heard a Spotted Crake (Plettet Rørvagt). In addition, us from the station also heard a Spotted Crake (Plettet Rørvagt) singing from the lighthouse.

The Spotted Crake (Plettet Rørvagt) was still singing during the first ringing round this morning. Ringing at Kabeltromlen was busy today, with many visitors present. Dylan's family came to visit, and his siblings joined us for the ringing rounds. It was great to have them there and they were lovely company and very enthusiastic.

Ringing at Kabeltromlen

We also caught a Northern Bullfinch (Stor Dompap), which is quite unusual for this time of year in Denmark. In addition, we heard a singing Common Rosefinch (Karmindompap), which is always a pleasure.

There was some raptor movement today as well, so Julian and Alfred went to Saftvandsbakken, where they found a 2K male Montagu's Harrier (Hedehøg).

2K Male Montagu's Harrier (Hedehøg)

During the morning observations, János and Olga had a good session at "World's End 3", where many gulls were resting close at the beach. Among them were six Caspian Gulls (Kaspisk Måge).

In the afternoon, Simon, Lisa and Jørgen Kabel went out looking for butterflies.

In the evening we set up a net to try and catch Barnswallows (Landsvale) around Ellekrattet. Although there were a few around none of them flew into the net.

We also set up a low net to try and catch Common Quail (Vagtel). We heard a few singing but none of them came close to the net either.

Highlights from the observations:
Caspian Gull (Kaspisk Måge) - 6
Spotted Crake (Plettet Rørvagt) - 1
Common Quail (Vagtel) - 2

Ringing (Kabeltromlen)
Gærdesanger - 2
Kærsanger - 9
Gulbug - 4
Rørsanger - 2
Munk - 7
Dompap, Stor - 1
Gransanger - 2
Total: 27

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

People: Alvin Johansson, János Schadl, Julian Helbig, Dylan Daunt, Olga Fernández Enríquez, Simon S. Christiansen, Alfred Godsk Geckler, Kirsten Bregn, Lisa Vergin, Jørgen Kabel