July 5th
On a morning that became increasingly sunny and hot we had a ringing session on the Marshes south of the railway where there were very good numbers of juvenile birds. During the morning we recorded 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Blackcaps, 60 Whitethroats, 30 Sedge Warblers, 15 Reed Warblers, 1 Corn Bunting, 3 Yellow Wagtails, 30 Linnets, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Grey Heron and 8 Goldfinches.

Birds ringed 98: Chiffchaff 1, Wren 1, Whitethroat 42, Reed Warbler 8, Reed Bunting 12, Sedge Warbler 16, Linnet 8, Blackcap 2, Cetti's Warbler 1, Blue Tit 1, Dunnock 1, Song Thrush 1, Blackbird 4.

Juvenile Sedge Warbler

This evening we had a walk at Reculver and saw 2 Jays, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Tufted Duck, 1 Mute Swan, 1 Greylag Goose, 1 Barn Owl, 2 Mallard, 2 Blackcaps and 1 Sparrowhawk.

Painted Lady - Derek Smith