I spotted this bird on Friday and when I showed the other guys the picture, we could not come to a conclusion as to what it was. After showing it to the experts on Bird Forum, they advised me it's a common rosefinch. I checked Howard's list and Rosefinch is designated V (Vagrant meaning irregular). As Howards still away I can't say how many previous records we have, nevetheless Brendan and his visiting ringers, Declan and Patrick were going all out to try and net it.







A couple of other visitors

The moulting pied wheatear from last week. Now a bit tidier and freshly ringed.


The first male stonechat I've seen this season.


A yellow-crowned bishop starting to moult.