Red-backed Shrike arrived

Just like yesterday it was windy again. Luckely not as much wind as yesterday, but it was still strong. While Morten and Maxim where opening the nets, I went out for the morning observations again. And just like yesterday, the numbers were not great, although I had some nice species such as black guillemot (personally my first one ever), 2 arctic skuas and a crane far away above the see.

While I was counting, Maxim and Morten where ringing, this time the nets in the lighthouse garden could be opened, except a few because of the wind. When I got back, Maxim and Morten where just going to do their round, and after that, we went to sit in front of the station. Suddenly, Morten called in a Hobby, awesome, the first one of the year!

After another round of ringing I went out again, hoping to find the first red-backed shrike of the season. First, I found a stonechat nest, then a corn bunting close to the lake and after 1,5 hours, I finally saw the red back I was hoping to see. Yes!

On my way back, I also saw a winchat sitting pretty close to me. I don't see them often, so that was a nice find too.

When I got back at the station, Morten was still hoping to catch the serin we found yesterday above the nets. while we were sitting in the garden, we suddenly saw a grey bird going for the pond. It appeared to be a second spotted flycatcher after the one we ringed a few days ago!

Ringing:


people at the station: Maxim, Morten and Michael