A forecast for wind made Broadwater the perfect option today. We began setting up from 7am, erected the usual eight nets, and made an addition to the normal mist nets by siting one in the access road where birds are frequently seen to cross towards a residential garden.
It was a slowish start that continued the same way and never really picked up much. There were a few tits from the access road, some Goldcrests (leading species) and a couple of Treecreepers.
We still aren't getting the large flocks at the moment,but this could be linked to the presence of some young Sparrowhawks that have recently fledged, but are still being fed by the adults and are extremely vocal.
Totals: 27 (9)
Wren - 0 (1)
Dunnock - 1
Robin - 1
Blackbird - 1
Garden Warbler - 1
Blackcap - 4
Chiffchaff - 3 (2)
Willow Warbler - 2
Goldcrest - 7 (1)
Blue Tit - 4 (4)
Great Tit -2
Treecreeper - 1(1)
3JP Blue Tit
Juvenile Treecreeper
This little guy wasn't keen to go when taken back where it was caught.
We still aren't getting the large flocks at the moment,but this could be linked to the presence of some young Sparrowhawks that have recently fledged, but are still being fed by the adults and are extremely vocal.
Totals: 27 (9)
Wren - 0 (1)
Dunnock - 1
Robin - 1
Blackbird - 1
Garden Warbler - 1
Blackcap - 4
Chiffchaff - 3 (2)
Willow Warbler - 2
Goldcrest - 7 (1)
Blue Tit - 4 (4)
Great Tit -2
Treecreeper - 1(1)