Undertook visit 10 of the CES programme on 8th August in fine weather with light winds. 42 birds of 15 species trapped, all bar 6 were newbies.
Wood Pig 1, Wren 2, Dunnock 2, Robin 2, Blacky 4, Mavis 1, Reed Warbler, 3, Lesserthroat 1, Whitethroat 5, Garden Warbler 5, Blackcap 8, Chiffy 1, Blue Tit 5, Greenfinch 1, Goldfinch 1.
A juvvy Green Woody and one of its parents was bombing about noisily all morning. The surprise of the day was a singing Willow Warbler.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Saturday 25th July 2009
We're into the quiet period as far as the birds are concerned.
Last weekend there was a large Terrapin in Lillypads and the two young Coot, seen the previous weekend were AWOL, a small fluffy Moorhen had taken their place, a little close to the Terrapin for comfort. Green Veined White butterfly along the woodland walk, exactly the same place as the one seen on the last guided walk.
Still a few singers about this weekend, with Blackcaps being particularly loud. Several Treecreepers heard (Spit, Navigation Channel and Dead Seat). Surprised a Muntjac as we came into Fingers at the Sedgewick Seat entrance. Visited EN's stand in the Rough and while there heard a short snatch of Lesser Whitethroat song. Eclipse male Gadwall on Lillypads.
A noticeable increase in Tern numbers the last couple of weeks with ~30 over the main lake this week.
Last weekend there was a large Terrapin in Lillypads and the two young Coot, seen the previous weekend were AWOL, a small fluffy Moorhen had taken their place, a little close to the Terrapin for comfort. Green Veined White butterfly along the woodland walk, exactly the same place as the one seen on the last guided walk.
Still a few singers about this weekend, with Blackcaps being particularly loud. Several Treecreepers heard (Spit, Navigation Channel and Dead Seat). Surprised a Muntjac as we came into Fingers at the Sedgewick Seat entrance. Visited EN's stand in the Rough and while there heard a short snatch of Lesser Whitethroat song. Eclipse male Gadwall on Lillypads.
A noticeable increase in Tern numbers the last couple of weeks with ~30 over the main lake this week.
CES v.9 - 25th July
Another CES visit on Saturday - but this time open to the public.
A very good catch of 43 birds, only 6 of which were adults (inc. 3 Blackcaps).
Summary - Wren 7, Dunnock 4, Robin 3, Blackbird 4, Song Thrush 1, Reed Warbler 4, Whitethroat 3, Blackcap 8, Chiffchaff 3, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 2, Goldfinch 3.
A german ringer joined Ed and I for the morning and we were visited by about 10 people, one of whom was a potential recruit.
A very good catch of 43 birds, only 6 of which were adults (inc. 3 Blackcaps).
Summary - Wren 7, Dunnock 4, Robin 3, Blackbird 4, Song Thrush 1, Reed Warbler 4, Whitethroat 3, Blackcap 8, Chiffchaff 3, Blue Tit 1, Great Tit 2, Goldfinch 3.
A german ringer joined Ed and I for the morning and we were visited by about 10 people, one of whom was a potential recruit.
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