Thursday 6 March 2014

Chobham Common 4 & 5 March 2014

Taking the opportunity presented by the low wind and sunshine forecast for both mornings, these two days were utilised in doing a survey of the Common for Dartford Warbler and Wood Lark, and through ringing trying to establish the population levels with un-rung birds v re-traps, which is actually throwing up more un-rung birds than those with rings, suggesting the population level is fairly good.

The first day was spent with Eleanor and Bill when we checked the south side and second with Gavin and Paul on the north. The first day seven male and one female Dartfords were seen, together with two Wood Lark, one or two males. The second day four male Dartfords were seen and a single male Wood Lark.

At total of six birds were rung, four new Dartfords, males except one female and two Wood Lark

Wood Lark


 Dartford Warbler


Totals: 6

Wood Lark - 2
Dartford Warbler - 4