October 2nd

This morning we managed a ringing session at Reculver before the rain and gale force winds arrived. We saw 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 30 Chiffchaffs, 1 Common Buzzard, 2 Sparrowhawks, 20 Blackcaps, 1 Mistle Thrush, 1 Green Woodpecker, 2 Jays, 1 Siskin, 2 Yellowhammers, 4 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 8 Mute Swans, 14 Skylarks, 2 Swallows, 25 House Martins, 4 Pied Wagtails, 2 Ring-necked Parakeets, 1 Grey Heron and 1 female Marsh Harrier.

Birds ringed 39: Chiffchaff 19, Blackcap 15, Cetti's Warbler 1, Dunnock 1, Song Thrush 2.