Made a leisurely start at Stanwell this morning. The main purpose of the visit was to make some alterations to the set up in the reed bed. As usual, the area seemed devoid of life so no nets erected there today, just a 'V' for Meadow Pipits (that failed to catch but there doesn't really seem to be much in the way of passage at present) and our usual two on the elevated track.
The wind was blowing straight along our normally excellent nets on the track, making them very visible. For every bird caught three of four were seen skipping over the top. We finished on 29.
Last bird of the day
Totals: 28 (1)
Robin - 2
Reed Warbler - 1
Blackcap - 16 (1)
Chiffchaff - 7
Willow Warbler - 1
Blue Tit - 1
