Manx Shearwater!

Observations

Early morning count started with west-southwest moderate winds and a rain front getting close to land. These conditions were apparently very promising for seabirds!

The expectations were well achieved with a very nice and close Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) flying southwards, very close to land. Good views for all the six observers at the moment of this scarce, but regular species in Blavandshuk.

Tern numbers were again quite high, and some wader movement included a few small groups of Grey Plover and juvenile Dunlins.

A late evening walk along the beach south of the station allowed us to see most of the common seaducks and diving species in the area, with nice calm, sunny and clear conditions.

Ringing

The ringing was very slow today, with a total of only 2 newly ringed individuals (one during standard time, one after) and 4 recaptures. This was partly owed to (the risk of) heavy showers during the morning, which had us opening and closing some net sections to be safe. 

Species ringed today:

People at the station: David, Nico, Lois, Miguel, Alba, Ida, Strummer, Leon, Anton, Henrik