It's looking as though this will be our last ringing day since the weather will probably be against us by tomorrow morning. Rain and wind is forecast, and with Storm Amy battering the British Isles the chances of getting out ringing are very slim.
But today was a good day. Numbers were down but there were two goodies that made the 5:20am wake up call, all week, worthwhile. Blackcaps continue to dominate with Chiffchaffs continuing to move through the valley. Meadow Pipits have been attracted to calls these last couple of days while the number of Firecrest is dropping.
The best birds of the day were a juvenile Barred Warbler and a Yellow-browed Warbler.
The next round and finally we have managed to catch a Yellow-browed Warbler. This bird was fitted with a colour combination for a project that was started last year, hoping to discover where these autumn vagrants go after arriving in the UK.
With thanks to KW and team for opening in the dark and sharing their site. All necessary permits and permissions held for conducting bird captures, ringing and colour marking.
Total: 136 (17)
Blackcap - 60 (2)
Barred Warbler - 1
Cetti's Warbler - 2 (1)
Chaffinch - 3
Chiffchaff- - 25 (9)
Firecrest - 9 (2)
Goldcrest - 6 (2)
Meadow Pipit - 25
Robin - 3
Whitethroat - 1
Willow Warbler - 0 (1)
Yellow-browed Warbler - 1