torsdag den 25. oktober 2012

Blustery

Today the wind was quite strong from the West. We set less nets than recent days. Still we managed 103 new birds. Blue Tit 26, Goldcrest 21, Dunnock 17, Chaffinch 8, Wren 7, Robin 7, Chiffchaff 4, Sparrowhawk 4, Bullfinch 3, Siskin 2, singles of Redwing, Blackbird, Fieldfare and Tree Sparrow.


Bullfinch 1cy female
Above a picture of one of today's Bullfinches, this a juvenile female.Other notable sightings included 24 Red Kites, 18 Cranes, 10 Common Buzzard, 6 Rough-legged Buzzard, 20 Sparrowhawks. 50 Common Scoter went passed the point in a brief Sea-watch, as did 7 Brent Geese, 10 Red-breasted Mergansers and 180 Eider.

Also a reminder that there will be an Owl event held at Gedser on Saturday 27th October starting at 21:00, there is a limited amount of spaces so please be in contact if you or anyone you know may be interested, contact details may be found on the homepage. The charge is 50DKr per person!

Photo: Heather McGinty
Blog: Craig Brookes

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