May 18th

We spent the morning ringing ar Reculver where we saw 5 Blackcaps. 10 Reed Warblers, 1 Sedge Warbler, 3 Whitethroats, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Jays, 1 Kingfisher, 10 Sand Martins, 1 Turtle Dove, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 1 Lesser Redpoll, 1 Cuckoo, 2 Common Buzzards, 2 Swifts W, 2 Long-tailed Tits, 2 Kestrels, 7 Goldfinches, 1 Sparrowhawk and 1 Hobby.

Birds ringed 15: Long-tailed Tit 1, Reed Warbler 4, Sedge Warbler 1, Blackcap 2, Goldfinch 2, Great Tit 2, Whitethroat 1, Robin 1, Dunnock 1.

Male Goldfinch

2 Red Kites flew W over our house at Bishopstone at 1320.