September 24th
On a morning that began calm but became more breezy later we had a ringing session at Reculver. Birds we saw included 2 Cetti's Warblers, 31 Swallows W, 2 Peregrines, 2 Kingfishers, 4 Grey Wagtails, 1 Reed Warbler, 8 Song Thrushes, 6 Robins, 20 Blackcaps, 45 Chiffchaffs, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Green Woodpecker, 8 Long-tailed Tits, 2 Grey Herons, 2 Mute Swans, 2 Mallard, 1 Teal, 2 Kestrels, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 2 Jays, 2 Marsh Harriers, 2 Mistle Thrushes, 1 Green Sandpiper, 4 Common Buzzards, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Whitethroat and 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers.

Birds ringed 47: Chiffchaff 26, Goldcrest 1, Willow Warbler 1, Long-tailed Tit 1, Blackcap 12, Robin 2, Whitethroat 1, Dunnock 1, Song Thrush 2.

Chiffchaff