September 6th

On a beautiful autumn morning we had a ringing session at Reculver and saw 1 Tawny Owl calling early, 2 Goldcrests, 2 Willow Warblers, 6 Chiffchaffs, 2 Grey Wagtails, 9 Mute Swans, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 60 Blackcaps, 1 Garden Warbler, 6 Reed Warblers, 4 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Sparrowhawks, 2 Jays, 5 Sedge Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Tree Pipit W, 36 Siskins W, 1 Hobby, 1 female Hen Harrier, 1 Mistle Thrush, 1 Green Sandpiper, 2 Sand Martins, 1 Swallow and 1 Firecrest.

Birds ringed 62: Goldcrest 1, Willow Warbler 1, Chiffchaff 2, Firecrest 1, Blackcap 39, Reed Warbler 4, Reed Bunting 1, Lesser Whitethroat 1, Sedge Warbler 4, Robin 1, Blue Tit 2, Cetti's Warbler 1, Dunnock 1, Song Thrush 1, Blackbird 2.

Male Firecrest