Forecasts encouraged us to switch from one of the other sites due to it becoming increasingly windy, but the morning was instead, extremely still with drizzle. It made sense to work a small, confined area with the threat that the precipitation could become heavier so we limited ourselves to four nets.
It became obvious that the weather had not brought birds in, if anything perhaps having forced migrants on. We stayed a long time (due to an impromptu demonstration for a new fisherman that was extremely interested) and having eventually caught up with the resident tit flock finished on 39 birds.
Caught together, this 3JJ and 4F Reed Warbler were released together and contact
called for some time confirming that they are parent and offspring.
Totals: 36 (3)
Wren - 1
Robin - 2 (1)
Dunnock - 1
Blackbird - 1
Reed Warbler - 2
Whitethroat - 2
Robin - 2 (1)
Dunnock - 1
Blackbird - 1
Reed Warbler - 2
Whitethroat - 2
Garden Warbler - 4
Blackcap - 5 (1)
Chiffchaff - 1
Willow Warbler - 5
Long-tailed Tit - 3
Blue Tit - 5 (1)
Great Tit - 4
Blackcap - 5 (1)
Chiffchaff - 1
Willow Warbler - 5
Long-tailed Tit - 3
Blue Tit - 5 (1)
Great Tit - 4