Calm weather and temperature forecast to be no lower than 2 degrees took us to Sculthorpe for evening ringing. We started off with an attempt to attract the Linnets at roost, although this failed and they went in a short distance from the net, we did get a few Reed Buntings. A couple of nets were put up for Snipe and we managed to get two, although we found that an unexpected freezing fog came in and nets had to be taken down. A thermal assisted walk showed 3 Woodcock in a grassy meadow of which one was captured, the first of the season. We didn't get any owls although there was a lot of interest from Barn Owls. Tawny Owls heard in the main reserve, a lot of duck arrived on the meadows after dark and a Starling murmuration as the sun sank was a real bonus.
Total: 6 (2)
Reed Bunting - 3 (1)
Robin - 0 (1)
Snipe - 2
Woodcock - 1