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Revtangen BO March 30th

Pied Wagtail

Finally a break in the bad weather. The whole easter holidays disappeared in wind and rain, apart from a catch of 25 birds (mostly Common Blackbirds) one evening on the 24th. Today there was a faint breeze from the east in the morning, turning NW mid-day and increasing a little. Mostly sunny. Nets open 06-14, netmeter hours 2850.

A small catch of Common Blackbirds and European Robins around dawn made up the bulk of todays catch. The first Eurasian Woodcock of the year was also caught.

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Eurasian Woodcock, adult (3cy+). Rugde, 3K+.

Ringed: 

Eurasian Woodcock 1, European Robin 8, Common Blackbird 6, Goldcrest 2, House Sparrow 1, Tree Sparrow 1, Hooded Crow 1, Common Chaffinch 1, European Greenfinch 1, Yellowhammer 2. Total = 24. Also 2 controls.

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The bird of the day was undoubtedly this adult male Pied Wagtail. It was wearing a BTO-ring, and after a long photo session the complete ring number was secured. 

Alf Tore Mjøs

Revtangen BO March 30th