Dagbok SFOS

The weather on October 20 was foggy at daybreak, which stops the migration of birds. Fortunately a few stayed on the island and we managed to set up a good capture session with 68 ringed birds. This morning of ringing is marked by the numbers of goldcrest and eurasian siskins
The highlight of the day is the observation of a tegmalm owl, hidden in the middle of a tree, which we were able to observe for a long time. Again this exceptional observation makes us very happy
The end of the day ends with the visit of a gray heron which crosses in front of the house, the clear sky at the end of the afternoon allowed us to observe the active migration of siskins.

Blåmeis 2
Kjøttmeis 1
Trekryper 2
Gjerdesmett 9
Fluglekonge 15
Gransanger 1
Munk 2
Rødstrupe 6
Svarttrot 5
Bokfink 1
Dompap 1
Grønnfink 12
Gråsisik 2
Brunsisik 2
Grønnsisik 7

On October 19, we had a very nice day both for the observation and for the ringing, everything came together to observe the migration of the birds, the weather was excellent, the wind light and the sky clear.
In the morning we shared the experience of Terje and Hans Eric for ringing which is very rewarding for us, French ringers.
We were also able to take advantage of the good capture conditions to equip a redwing and a robin with transmitters. A total of 66 birds were ringed, including 25 redpolls.
In the afternoon, we explored the southern island near store faerder and observed there in excellent conditions 30 twites and 3 horned larks, 250 pink-legged geese. absolutely fabulous
Back on store faerder, we have chosen to explore the north of the island. the migration was active we observed the waxwings again (12) while we were on the way back we saw taking off from the trees, 20 meters in front of us, an eagle owl. We had time to identify with certainty the largest nocturnal raptor.
Finally to end this beautiful day, we captured a tegmalm owl. We will long remember this beautiful day on this magical island.
David and Seb

Perleugle 1
Blåmeis 1
Kjøttmeis 1
Trekryper 2
Gjerdesmett 10
Fuglekonge 2
Rødstrupe 4
Rødvingetrost 1
Sidesvans 1
Sivspurv 1
Grønnfink 15
Gråsisik 25
Brunsisik 1
Grønnsisik 1

one of Gråsisik ringed today, birdwatching on Hoftøya, sunrising on Store Faerder

Today, beautiful morning, wind almost zero and good condition of banding. Little active migration, the session will be 76 bandings including 39 greenfinches and 11 Goldcrest. We take advantage of the afternoon to discover the island and observe the birds. Note: 55 barnacle geese and 1 female wheatear. The day ends with a meal with Terje and Hans Erik.

David and Seb

Fuglekonge, one of the day