Stanwell Moor ringing site - 7 September 2011

Between the high winds and bands of rain forecast throughout the week, a window of opportunity was spotted so, ever optimistic, and as there had been no showers by early evening, we decided to give it a go. Two nets amounting to 100ft in total were put up by 7.00pm while clouds gathered and Swallows flew low across the lake. We began catching almost immediately and in the space of less than an hour managed 19 new birds. The light was failing fast and the last birds were away by 8.15pm. Packed up and off site by 8.40pm. Job done!

 Last net into the water - there is scope for setting another
off a fixed post 50 metre further out.

Totals:
Swallow - 12
Robin - 1
Sedge Warbler - 1
Reed Warbler - 1
Starling - 4