We arrived to see the every increasing flock of finches feeding in the area where nets are usually put. There must have been at least 150 or so birds. Of course, they didn't hang around for us to set up nets and once all nets were up the area seemed much quieter than it has been over the last few weeks. The Whitethroats and Garden Warblers were right down in numbers, fewer Blackcaps too, absolutely no Willow Warblers but rather more Chiffchaffs than of late. We managed to get a few Goldfinches and a Goldcrest was unexpected. There was only one retrap.
Juvenile Goldfinch
During the session a Spotted Flycatcher and Redstart were seen - but were nowhere near our nets.
Totals: 27 (1)
Robin -1
Dunnock -2
Whitethroat - 1
Garden Warbler - 1
Blackcap - 8
Reed Warbler - 0 (1)
Chiff-chaff -5
Goldcrest - 1
Blue Tit -2
Long-tailed Tit - 2
Goldfinch - 4
