We spent the morning ringing on the Marsh and saw 9 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Sparrowhawk, 24 Golden Plovers, 8 Chiffchaffs, 14 Linnets, 1 Goldcrest, 2 Blackcaps, 2 Grey Wagtails W, 2 Siskins W, 1,000 Swallows W, 1,500 House Martins W, 7 Greenfinches, 2 Corn Buntings, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 15 Chaffinches, 45 Reed Buntings, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 11 Lapwings, 2 Kestrels, 2 Hobbies W, 1 Common Buzzard and 6 Skylarks W.
Birds ringed 54: Wren 2, Goldcrest 1, Chiffchaff 9, Reed Bunting 32, Linnet 1, Blackcap 2, Robin 1, Great Tit 3, Dunnock 3.
Derek Smith walked from Shuart along the embankment to Coldharbour and Plumpudding this morning and counted several thousand Swallows and House Martins moving W. He also saw 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Little Owl, 1 Grey Wagtail W, 1 Hobby, 43 Meadow Pipits W, 47 Blackcaps, 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 4 Reed Warblers, 106 Chiffchaffs, 4 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Firecrest, 26 Goldcrests and 28 Corn Buntings.
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| Firecrest - Derek Smith |
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| Juvenile Hobby - Derek Smith |
Terry Wilson also saw 15 Dark-bellied Brent Geese at Coldharbour.
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