Stanwell GP - 22nd August 2018

The track nets were a little more wind affected than we would have hoped. although that didn't stop them from catching all but five of the birds today. As expected Blackcaps made up most of the numbers. The reedbed was very disappointing giving just two birds all morning and with hindsight we might as well have not bothered to put these nets up, but the reeds were leaning in and tidying was required so we put them up anyway.

We sited one net hoping for hirundines, but these were elusive in spite of the overcast conditions and another that might have been excellent if birds working along the Colne were to have crossed towards the lake at the opportune spot. Today the flock didn't, but the net did give us a Kingfisher.

Willow Warbler aged 3

Kingfisher 3M

Lesser Whitethroat aged 3

Whereas there seem to be fewer Lesser Whitethroats at Wraysbury, they are being caught more frequently than usual at Stanwell Moor.

Total:  60 (2)

Kingfisher - 1
Dunnock - 2 (1)
Robin - 3
Reed Warbler - 3
Lesser Whitethroat - 1
Whitethroat - 3
Garden Warbler - 4
Blackcap - 33 (1)
Willow Warbler - 3
Long-tailed Tit - 2
Blue Tit - 2
Great Tit - 3