There was rain forecast over night, and although it did not appear to have rained it was very cloudy in the morning. While setting up we noticed large numbers of Phyloscopus warblers high in the trees and it appeared that the conditions had caused birds to drop in. This rarely happens at our inland site and we hoped to make the most it. We tried taping, but the birds did not appear to respond readily and they remained high in the trees. Most appeared to be Willow Warblers from a distance, and this was reflected in our catch. We continue to get small numbers of Reed Warblers moving through, but Garden Warblers seem to have peaked already and only one bird was captured.
Willow Warbler
A single Garden Warbler today.
Reed Warblers continue to drift through
Treecreepers are doing well at this site, another two birds processed
and recorded on the record sheet.
Migrant Hawker
Totals: 52 (9)
Blackbird - 3
Wren - 2 (1)
Robin - 1 (1)
Dunnock - 0 (1)
Reed Warbler - 5 (1)
Sedge Warbler - 2
Blackcap - 11 (2)
Garden Warbler - 1
Chiffchaff - 5 (1)
Willow Warbler- 12
Long-tailed Tit - 1
Blue Tit - 1 (1)
Great Tit - 6 (1)
Treecreeper - 2
