We joined 8 other hopefuls from the Runnymede Ringing Group to work the areas that are monitored for CES. There was still a lot of lying water in some areas and wellies were essential to reach some areas.
Some 60 birds were caught with a half and half split between new and retraped birds.
Bird of the day was undoubtedlya female Redstart, aged 4.
Some 60 birds were caught with a half and half split between new and retraped birds.
Bird of the day was undoubtedlya female Redstart, aged 4.
Redstart Female
Red retricies - shimmer equipment
The first Lesser whitethroat and Garden Warbler for the this year were also seen.
Totals: 30 (31)
Dunnock - 2 (6)
Robin - 2 (2)
Redstart - 1
Blackbird - 0 (2)
Song Thrush - 2
Sedge Warbler - 2 (3)
Lesser Whitethroat - 1
Whitethroat - 6 (6)
Blackcap - 3 (2)
Chiff-chaff - 1 (5)
Willow Warbler - 3 (2)
Long-tailed Tit - 3
Blue Tit - 1
Great Tit - 0 (3)
Lesser Redpoll - 1
Robin - 2 (2)
Redstart - 1
Blackbird - 0 (2)
Song Thrush - 2
Sedge Warbler - 2 (3)
Lesser Whitethroat - 1
Whitethroat - 6 (6)
Blackcap - 3 (2)
Chiff-chaff - 1 (5)
Willow Warbler - 3 (2)
Long-tailed Tit - 3
Blue Tit - 1
Great Tit - 0 (3)
Lesser Redpoll - 1
Reed Bunting - 3