"One Hvidnæbbet Lom south east"

Today was quite windy in Grenen with a strong breeze from south west. Therefore Mio and I decided to go the migration count, it was a decent day in terms of numbers. We had more Red-throated divers than usual with around 70 individuals, a good number for late autumn !

 Sunrise at the counting spot. Foto : Louis-Marie Gourmelon

But we definitely had some highlights with two other divers species ! First a Great northern diver (Islom). Coming from north west to land near the tip of Grenen. And then a very White-billed diver (Hvidnæbbet Lom) coming from the same direction. Still in breeding plumage. Rather close to the shore and also landing ! Unfornetely the waves were to high for us to manage to get a good view once the birds were resting but itw as still very cool to witness.

 Focus counting team composed of Mio Brix and Knud Pedersen. Foto : Louis-Marie Gourmelon

At Kabeltromlen, on the other hand, they may have not experience the same morning as us… They opened the nets at sunrise but had to close 1 hour after because the wind was too strong. Theys till managed to catch and ring one Bullfinch (Dompap)

Now after some practical tasks such as fixing hand nets, cleaning, etc… We are all ready to enjoy the very delicious meal that Rosie cooked for us !

Highlights from Observation:

Great Northern diver (Islom) -1

White-billed diver (Hvidnæbbet Lom) -1

Ringing Kabeltromlen:

Bullfinch (Dompap)-1

Total: 1

Jennes Sø:

Stor Gråsisken- 2

Lille Gråsisken - 1

Total : 3

Link to today's observations in Dofbasen from observers in the area

People: Mio Brix, Simon Sigaard Christiansen, Sarah Partridge, Louis-Marie Gourmelon, Christina Liu, Rosie Berkin, Michael Ancher