October 17th

We had a very good ringing session at Reculver this morning with the highlight being ringing a new species for the Reculver Ringing Group in the shape of a first year Dartford Warbler.

First year Dartford Warbler

 

Other birds we saw during the morning included 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Grey Wagtails, 6 Brambling, 33 Mallard, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 16 Jays, 3 Goldcrests, 2 Redwing, 10 Song Thrushes, 2 Sparrowhawks, 1 Greylag Goose, 1 Peregrine, 1 Firecrest, 1 Grey Partridge, 715 Starlings, 3 Mute Swans, 2 Ring-necked Parakeets, 14 Siskins, 3 Blackcaps, 3 Chiffchaffs, 12 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Lesser Redpoll, 1 Marsh Harrier, 15 Magpies, 1 Kestrel, 35 Goldfinches, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 14 Skylarks and 35 Chaffinches.

Birds ringed 26: Goldcrest 3, Firecrest 1, Chiffchaff 2, Long-tailed Tit 7, Robin 1, Blackcap 3, Dartford Warbler 1, Great Tit 1, Grey Wagtail 1, Cetti's Warbler 1, Dunnock 1, Song Thrush 3, Blackbird 1.

Female Firecrest

First year Grey Wagtail