A grey and very windy day with
wind gusting to over 20 m/s (75 kmh, 45mph). Like a typical north windy day in
Teresa's homeland except for the couple of hours of snow in the afternoon!
Obviously, no nets open and almost no birds around the garden. Nevertheless, sea
watching through the station's window kept us busy during the morning. Sightings
included several Velvet Scoter, over 25 Little Gulls... and 1 Black Guillemot
in full breeding plumage, which was the highlight of the day.
We have been asked to write a
little about ourselves and as there weren’t a lot of birds to mention today
this seems like a good time…
Teresa Montràs Janer. Catalan
birder. This ornithologist, from the NE corner of the Iberian Peninsula, has
dedicated the last 12 years studying birds and leading nature tours in her
homeland. Three years ago she took a plane to Long Point Bird Observatory
(Canada). Since then, has been traveling and working in Colombia, Australia and
nowadays is at Gedser Fuglestation, hoping spring comes soon. Next stop...
Kvismaren in Sweden.
Matt Slaymaker. British born
but enthusiastic traveller. A keen birder since childhood, Matt has dedicated
much his life watching and studying birds. This passion has lead him all over
the world with various work contracts, volunteer placements and travel in the
UK, Europe, south-east Asia, Australia, China, Colombia and North and Central
America... although still lots of places to visit into the 'to do list'. Currently
is making a stopover in Gedser before his 4th trip to China this
spring and a few months in Kvismaren in the summer.
Forecast not looking much
better for tomorrow but we will see what happens!
T & M
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