The group covered both sides of the site this morning. We stayed on C6, having what can best be decribed as a bit of a Chiffy day. We managed just under 70 birds and although House Martins were present in large numbers over head, failed to entice any into the nets since it was just too clear and bright. There were a few Meadow Pipits but not many and only four of those were caught.
Meadow Pipit aged 3
We started off fairly well, although we did need to round up three ponies and see them back to their field. The birds went very quiet at around 10am and there was over two hours of nil return rounds until the last two pipits that were captured as we went to take the final nets down.
Linnet 3M
The other team captured around 100 new birds and 10 or so retraps with the most numerous species being Blackcap. This is probably a reflection on the poor state of the bramble crop on the open area and sparse, low level cover at Wraysbury.
Totals: 58 (10)
Robin - 4 (2)
Dunnock - 3 (2)
Blackcap - 13(1)
Chiffchaff - 22 (3)
Willow Warbler - 2
Goldcrest - 2
Blue Tit - 0 (2)
Great Tit - 4
Goldfinch - 1
Linnet - 2