An Eventful Day

Today started with Hanelie and me opening the mist nets while the wind blew at 8 m/s from the west. It was quite chilly, just 5 degrees, under a cloudy sky. After a cozy breakfast, the sun began to break through the clouds, and a Great Spotted Woodpecker landed in the net - always a pleasure to see this species up close!

After releasing the Woodpecker, I headed to the dunes to observe the migration. Since there were hardly any migrating birds, I decided to move closer to the water and enjoy watching the many Purple Sandpipers (35) and Turnstones (20) foraging among the Sanderlings (250). I also spotted a single Ringed Plover on the beach.

Later, Hanelie and I were surprised by a short visit from Bent - and by a viper - during our closing run. It was incredible to see both in their natural habitat! ;)

Ringing results: 

In the afternoon, we replaced a broken net in the lighthouse garden.

To end this wonderful day, I made some vegetarian burritos for dinner, which carried us off to our well-deserved rest.

People at the Station: Joseph Stephan, Hanelie Sidhu