The Great Reed Warbler was just about the first bird we heard when we got to Hökälla today. After less than ten minutes we managed to see it too as it climbed a reed and then decided to fly over to a bush. Nice! Strolled along the footpath to the tower by the northern pond. If the numbers are correct we found a total of 55 different species. Whinchat, Common Kestrel with babies, Green Woodpecker fledgling to mention some. At the tower I got life tick two for the day; Water Rail. Quite unexpected even though I learned that it had been heard the very same morning. Another very good birding day! When will the luck turn?
Tomorrow (later today) I'll probably try to get Black Redstart. Also, reportedly there seems to be a Savi's Warbler in the southwest. Needs investigating!
26 year old birder from Gothenburg, Sweden.
My goal for 2007 was get above 200 life-ticks. I managed 215 and will attempt to get to 250 in 2008. A lot harder!
