Saturday 15 August 2015

Broadwater GP - 14 August 2015

We were out with MRB and Margaret this morning to take a catch of 34 birds and this despite failing to connect with the tit flock. There was a high proportion of migrants and a few retraps to provide some information on the length of time that some birds remain in site.

 Adult Chiffchaff CNP803 looking far from its best in full main moult.


And a rather neater adult Willow Warbler for comparison.

 CNP783, adult Willow Warbler

Not too much drizzle and a good morning irrespective of the rather misty start.

Totals: 24 (10)

Wren - 0(1)
Robin - 1(1)
Blackbird - 0(1)
Sedge Warbler - 1
Blackcap - 2(1)
Garden Warbler - 1
Chiffchaff - 16(4)
Willow Warbler - 2
Goldcrest - 0(2)
Great Tit - 1