There has been a real shortage of decent ringing weather this festive period and we were in dire need of fresh air so, in spite of the strong gusts in the forecast, we headed to Stanwell for our third visit of the month.
Bird of the day was undoubtedly a female Firecrest.
Bird of the day was undoubtedly a female Firecrest.
3F Firecrest
Just two Redwing were attracted as they departed from their roost.
Age 3 Redwing
Two Cetti's Warbler males were also captured, a new male and D860121, last recaptured on August 2nd and initially ringed at Bedfont CP in July 2014.
Male Cetti's Warbler Z761916
Of several Reed Buntings seen, only one was captured.
3M Reed Bunting
Sightings included a Little Egret, 2 Fieldfare, 8 Skylark, a Buzzard and 27 Lapwing.
Totals: 14 (12)
Wren - 2
Wren - 2
Robin - 1
Blackbird - 1 (1)
Blackbird - 1 (1)
Redwing - 2
Song Thrush - 1
Cetti's Warbler - 1 (1)
Song Thrush - 1
Cetti's Warbler - 1 (1)
Goldcrest - 2 (2)
Firecrest - 1
Firecrest - 1
Blue Tit - 1
Long-tailed Tit - 1 (8)
Reed Bunting - 1
Reed Bunting - 1