Another check for Lapwing young with three very well grown chicks caught and marked for the scheme.
No 15 was found first and although the largest chick
processed to that point was actually smaller than the next two.
No 16 actually flew a short way on release. Not altogether sure
why it sat tight
No 17 was most advanced with change to post juvenile plumage.
We also checked the nest boxes put up for Tree Sparrow. Of the 12 sections one held Great Tit too small for ringing and another, a brood of ten Blue Tits, only days from fledging.
One of the very high, very full old nest boxes has Tree Sparrows nesting but they were totally out of reach.
The final pullus was an Oystercatcher. The two siblings managed to evade us.
Oystercatcher Chick
Total:
Lapwing - 3
Oystercatcher - 1
Blue Tit - 10
Oystercatcher - 1
Blue Tit - 10