The wind was low enough to get some time in at Wraysbury this morning, allowing the two trainees a last bit of practise before their ringing course. We had seven nets up and a limited window of opportunity as showers were due later in the day.
3J Whitethroat S443613,
We captured a total of 70 birds, 56 new and 14 retraps, between 6.20am and 11.40am. Leading species was Garden Warbler with 18 new birds. Whitethroat numbers were disappointing and the number of birds as a whole was perhaps a reflection of the recent habitat changes.
3J Magpie EX67333
Pattern of outer primaries diagnostic
of a juvenile bird
A Magpie allowed for useful extraction experience for WA and LON ringed it. We also had our first Willow Warbler for the year on C6.
Totals: 56 (14)
Dunnock - 1 (1)
Robin - 4 (1)
Blackbird - 1
Sedge Warbler - 1
Reed Warbler - 2
Lesser Whitethroat - 0 (1)
Whitethroat - 8 (3)
Garden Warbler - 18 (1)
Blackcap - 10 (7)
Chiffchaff - 3
Willow Warbler - 1
Blue Tit - 2
Great Tit - 1
Magpie - 1
Goldfinch - 2
Linnet - 1