Blackbird to Sweden

10th March 2013 – overcast/snow showers E6
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 100 pale-bellied birds while 26 Purple Sandpiper were amongst 300 Turnstone.
Grounded Migrants
Another Robin was the only evidence of newly arrived birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was still present and 2 Raven and a Barn Owl were seen.
Ringing
A Blackbird ringed on the island on 21st October 2005 was found dead during the breeding season at Ousang, Ljusdal, Gavleborg, SWEDEN (1440km NE) on 4th June 2012.