Deckchairs out

After a frosty start it soon warmed up and there were plenty of birds about - Our first Chiffchaff of the year was heard. 49 new birds and (15 retraps).

Tree Sparrow 4 (1), Blackbird (1), Reed Bunting 14 (6), Dunnock 1 (3), Goldfinch 13 (1), Yellowhammer 13 (3), Robin 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Chaffinch 2

Yellowhammer - Ringed on 21/03/2010 - Dave Bowes

Chaffinch - Ringed on 2/03/2010

Spring at last

After a bitterly cold winter it was good to put the nets up in some warm sunshine for a change. 8 new birds and (10 retraps).

Reed Bunting 1 (4), Goldfinch 5 (1), Chaffinch 1, Yellowhammer 1, Robin (1), Dunnock (4)

Yellowhammer - Ringed on 13/03/2009