October 18th

We had another interesting morning's ringing this time at Shuart where we saw 1 Cetti's Warbler, 8 Mallard, 2 Siskins, 3 Brambling, 4 Chiffchaffs, 3 Bearded Tits, 5 Kestrels, 7 Grey Herons, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 1 Sparrowhawk, 4 Ring-necked Parakeets, 4 Blackcaps, 2 Stonechats, 24 Song Thrushes, 15 Blackbirds, 25 Reed Buntings, 17 Skylarks, 250 Starlings W, 1 Grey Wagtail W, 5 Redwings and 2 Common Buzzards.

Birds ringed 53: Chiffchaff 1, Wren 2, Blackcap 4, Reed Bunting 19, Robin 1, Stonechat 2, Cetti's Warbler 1, Great Tit 2, Bearded Tit 3, Goldfinch 1, Dunnock 1, Song Thrush 7, Blackbird 8, Green Woodpecker 1.

Male and female Bearded Tit