We took an early trip to Sheringham and met up with GDA and M to try out the prototype ground trap for catching Turnstone. There were a few accessories that we tried in various combinations. We'd brought some bait, but weren't prepared for two women that apparently feed the birds regularly. The first left dried meal worms in the trap. They were fine, but the next brought half a loaf, broken into crumbs and dumped them in the mouth of the trap, and that really was just too much - the entrance was blocked! Neither asked first but at least we had no complaints from the sea-watching birders, dog walkers or general pedestrians. We even managed to catch a bird despite the wind, waves and busy promenade.
By the time the final trap is complete we should have the inscribed flags ready for our project on Turnstones that frequent seaside towns and live closely with humans.
Total: 1
Turnstone - 1