An early start with CL, DKL, MRB and Margaret beginning to set nets and joined by PD and RB a short while later. We did a total of 81 birds and for the first time this autumn new Willow Warblers (20) outnumbered Chiffchaff by a substantial margin. Some earlier ringed Chiffchaffs remain on site to be recaptured today - for this species retraps were equal to new birds.
Some birds turn capture to their benefit and make the
most of unexpected warmth on a chilly morning.
Totals: 62 (19)
Sparrowhawk - 1
Wren - 2
Robin -1 (2)
Juvenile Willow Warbler
Four Treecreepers were of note, one being retrapped. Fewer Blackcap and Garden Warblers than Phylloscopus were caught. When the passerines had pretty much dried up, we ended with a young male Sparrowhawk that came to investigate the birdsong from the audio-lure.
3M Sparrowhawk
Some birds turn capture to their benefit and make the
most of unexpected warmth on a chilly morning.
Sparrowhawk - 1
Wren - 2
Robin -1 (2)
Dunnock - 1
Garden Warbler - 2
Blackcap - 11
Willow Warbler -20 (1)
Chiff-chaff - 7 (7)
Goldcrest - 1 (1)
Blue Tit - 2
Great Tit - 2 (2)
Long-tailedTit - 8 (4)
Treecreeper - 3 (1)
Chaffinch - 1
Bullfinch - 0 (1)
Garden Warbler - 2
Blackcap - 11
Willow Warbler -20 (1)
Chiff-chaff - 7 (7)
Goldcrest - 1 (1)
Blue Tit - 2
Great Tit - 2 (2)
Long-tailedTit - 8 (4)
Treecreeper - 3 (1)
Chaffinch - 1
Bullfinch - 0 (1)