August 23rd

On a breezy morning we ringed at Reculver where we saw a good range of species. The morning began when Matt heard and saw a Dotterel flying NW at 0640 (176th). After this we saw 2 Kestrels, 45 Mallard, 13 Green Sandpipers, 3 Common Sandpipers, 2 Ravens, 3 Common Buzzards, 3 Willow Warblers, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Wood Sandpiper, 1 Hobby, 30 Linnets, 20 Goldfinches, 12 Teal, 1 Grey Heron, 14 Greenshank flying W, 3 Chiffchaffs, 3 Whitethroats, 2 Blackcaps, 1 eclipse male Garganey, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Sparrowhawks, 1 Pied Flycatcher, 4 Long-tailed Tits, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 6 Sand Martins and 1 Lesser Whitethroat.

Birds ringed 18: Chiffchaff 1, Wren 1, Robin 2, Blackcap 3, Reed Warbler 3, Linnet 1, Pied Flycatcher 1, Blue Tit 1, Chaffinch 1, Lesser Whitethroat 1, Song Thrush 2, Blackbird 1.

First year Pied Flycatcher