Captures were down this month, more to do with a sustained spell of extremely windy weather sometimes teamed with rain, than a reduction in birds visiting the feeders. As a consequence of the weather, captures were from the beginning and last few days of the month.
An unexpected visitor was a Marsh Tit, having never even seen one in the garden the capture was a real surprise. There have been a few other reports of Marsh Tits turning up unexpected during the winter period so perhaps they are less tied to their usual habitats , during winter, than generally accepted.
Marsh Tit
Blackcaps have been observed feeding on the fruits from the palm that flowered this year, and apples. Three pheasants have become a regular feature over Christmas.
Totals: 39 (2)
Robin - 2
Dunnock - 6 (1)
Dunnock - 6 (1)
Blackbird - 2
Long-tailed Tit - 2
Blue Tit - 9 (1)
Marsh Tit - 1
Chaffinch - 1
Goldfinch - 3
Greenfinch - 7
House Sparrow - 6
Long-tailed Tit - 2
Blue Tit - 9 (1)
Marsh Tit - 1
Chaffinch - 1
Goldfinch - 3
Greenfinch - 7
House Sparrow - 6