The Ringing:  Der var regn indtil efter middag så der var ingen ringmærkning i dag.

Vi fik istedet lavet datatjek, så alt er nu tjekket.

The Migration: The migration count this morning began slowly but ended up being well worth the trouble. The day started dark, rainy, and windy. With very few birds passing through and a thick haze over the horizon, we debated leaving early. However, we decided to wait until most of the rain had passed and were rewarded with calmer weather and many individuals passing us on their migration. Overall, we ended up seeing 633 individuals of 16 species. This was my second morning doing migration counts with Ole, and I am slowly learning the species we see here at Gedser. I grew up on the coast in Australia and absolutely love being outside by the ocean all morning – what a perfect way to start the day! Trying to count and identify the ducks as they frantically pass feels a bit like a game, which I am really enjoying. Although, it is already a little too cold for me out on the point, making me nervous for colder weather as autumn continues! Hopefully I adapt. Some highlights were watching sparrowhawks (Accipiter nisus) circle us from the shelter of the building, with one landing right on the cliff edge in front of us, and another chasing a swallow (Hirundo rustica), who had a narrow escape. We also enjoyed watching a herring gull (Larus argentatus) land with a crab in its beak and eat it ferociously. A few little gulls (Hydrocoloeus minutus) passed us, including some beautifully coloured juveniles. Overall, a lovely, quiet morning out birdwatching.

Folk på stationen: Grace Marsh, Chris Sharp, Henrik Jørgensen, Ole Friis Larsen