2nd August 2015
Staff: APN, MMJ, LDC, HAN, Helena
Weather: Overcast morning with sunny spells, warm and sunny in the afternoon with an increasing wind.
Projects: Ringing, Maintenance.
Standardised ringing
Ringing took place at Vallen, and was busier than it has been recently. A good number of Sedge Warblers, a male Red-backed Shrike and 3 Great Reed Warblers were the highlights caught. Full totals listed below:
Reed Warbler: 15 (3)
Great Reed Warbler: 1 (2)
Sedge Warbler: 29 (2)
Willow Warbler: 4 (1)
Whitethroat: 3 (2)
Reed Bunting: 3
Blue Tit: 1 (1)
Red-backed Shrike: 1
57 new birds and 11 recaptures.
Maintenance
MMJ, LDC and MFG worked to get Ässön set up for ringing this afternoon, clearing net rides and assessing where new poles are needed. We hope to have Ässön ready for ringing by mid-week as migration begins to get going.
We said goodbye to Hannes today, and Helena arrived to work as an Assistant for two weeks – welcome back to Kvismare Helena!
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