May 20th

We managed a ringing session on the Marsh this morning before the threatened strong wind arrived and saw 1 Spotted Flycatcher, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Cuckoos, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Blackcaps, 2 Corn Buntings, 1 Mallard, 5 Whitethroats, 1 Sparrowhawk, 3 Yellow Wagtails, 1 Sedge Warbler, 7 Reed Warblers, 12 Sand Martins, 1 Kestrel, 5 Red Kites flying W, 2 Common Terns, 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Tufted Duck, 2 Shoveler, 1 Siskin, 1 Chiffchaff and 4 Swallows.

Birds ringed 11: Reed Warbler 4, Spotted Flycatcher 1, Whitethroat 2, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Bunting 1, Linnet 1, Dunnock 1

Spotted Flycatcher

Marc Heath also saw 2 Red Kites flying W at Hillborough at 1045.