July 7th

We spent a cloudy and breezy morning ringing at Reculver where we saw 3 Lapwings, 1 Oystercatcher, 2 Tufted Ducks, 2 Kestrels, 2 Grey Herons, 1 Raven, 1 Kingfisher, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 4 Jays, 5 Chiffchaffs, 10 Blackcaps, 8 Swifts, 6 Sand Martins, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Common Buzzard, 1 Greenfinch, 1 Hobby, 1 Grey Partridge and Whitethroats.

Birds ringed 44: Wren 6, Chiffchaff 4, Robin 4, Blackcap 7, Reed Warbler 3, Great Tit 2, Cetti's Warbler 2, Blue Tit 4, Chaffinch 2, Dunnock 4, Greenfinch 1, Blackbird 4, Green Woodpecker 1.

Why don't all farms do this?