We had an unexpected start with CL calling for the Lapwing rings to be brought to the scrape as he had seen and captured a youngster despite the increased water level and not having the hand net.
Joined by CVG, we caught 37 birds, including some summer migrant species that have been mostly absent from the capture sheet until now. We were pleased to get some Reed Warblers and Sedge Warblers, and Blackcap became the leading migrant species whereas that position has been held by Chiffchaff for the last couple of months.
There were 7 juvenile Wren, very pleasing as this was a very abundant species last year and captures throughout April to June seemed to indicate a high level of attrition during the harsh winter.
A Marsh Tit was captured and fitted with colour rings.
A nice change to have a day with little wind, although there was the very briefest of showers just as the last of the nets was taken down
Total: 34 (3)
Lapwing -1
Wren - 7
Robin - 1
Dunnock - 1
Reed Warbler - 3
Sedge Warbler - 2 (1)
Whitethroat - 1
Blackcap - 10
Chiffchaff - 4 (1)
Marsh Tit - 1
Blue Tit - 1
Coal Tit - 1
Great Tit - 0 (1)
Jay - 1