October 7th
Highlight of our morning's ringing session at Shuart was catching a French ringed "continental" Coal Tit . This species is on the move from Northern Europe this year and Micky Baldock also had two in Bishopstone Glen this morning.

 

French ringed "continental" Coal Tit

Other birds noted at Shuart were 3 Green Woodpeckers, 24 Song Thrushes, 19 Lesser Redpoll W, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 6 Chiffchaffs, 17 Siskins W, 13 Goldcrests, 8 Blackcaps, 50 Stock Doves, 3 Swallows, 2 Redwings, 4 Red-legged Partridges, 85 Lapwings SW, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 1 Kestrel, 1 Marsh Harrier, 5 Ring-necked Parakeets, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Jay, 5 Tree Sparrows W, 16 Skylarks, 8 Long-tailed Tits and 20 Crossbills W (12+8)

Birds ringed 20: Wren 1, Goldcrest 8, Chiffchaff 2, Robin 1, Blackcap 4, Blue Tit 1, Song Thrush 3.