A visit to the bog in preparation for a study that we hope to be able to start in earnest next year. For the time being we continue to mark adult and young birds with a metal ring only, gathering data on the species until tags to collect data on their feeding forays are available.
After a poor start to the breeding season the situation seems to be improving with 3 young known to have fledged and four each of young and adults ringed to date.
Looking forward to working with Natural England staff, jointly collecting information that will potentially inform on what feeding habitats should be developed beyond the natal grounds at this site and others within the UK and beyond.
All ringing and monitoring activities conducted under BTO licence.
Total: 4
Nightjar adult - Male and Female
Nightjar pulli - 2