July 18th

It was very warm again this morning as we had a ringing session at Shuart Farm. We saw 2 Common Buzzards, 2 Blackcaps, 1 Green Sandpiper, the first 2 Willow Warblers of the autumn, 1 Crossbill flying W, 45 Whitethroats, 30 Reed Warblers, 10 Goldfinches, 3 Lapwings W, 25 Linnets, 1 Greenshank, 2 Green Woodpeckers, 5 Sedge Warblers, 10 Swallows, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 3 Lesser Whitethroats, 3 Chiffchaffs, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Grasshopper Warbler and 14 Greylag Geese.

Birds ringed 97: Willow Warbler 2, Wren 4, Whitethroat 41, Reed Warbler 24, Goldfinch 3, Great Tit 4, Cetti's Warbler 2, Robin 1, Linnet 3, Sedge Warbler 4, Blackcap 1, Lesser Whitethroat 4, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Dunnock 2, Blackbird 1.

First year Grasshopper Warbler

 

Adult Willow Warbler