November 5th

We spent a dull and dreary morning ringing at Reculver until the rain stopped play. We recorded 1 Woodcock, 2 Tawny Owls, 31 Redpolls, 1 Water Rail, 4 Fielfares, 3 Blackcaps including a Dutch ringed bird, 7 Chiffchaffs, 5 Goldcrests, 6 Redwings, 34 Siskins, 122 Woodpigeons moving W, 13 Chaffinches, 2 Grey Wagtails, 56 Lapwings W, 2 Tree Sparrows, 2 Stonechats, 2 Kestrels, 1 Grey Heron, 4 Mallard, 7 Skylarks W, 10 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Cetti's Warbler and 1 Common Buzzard.

Birds ringed 19: Chiffchaff 7, Wren 1, Goldcrest 1, Blackcap 2, Robin 1, Chaffinch 2, Siskin 4, Blackbird 1

Adult male Siskin

First year male Dutch ringed Blackcap