Ringing

Brendan, Abdulla and myself managed a short session of a few hours this afternoon after work. The fields as usual where full of birds however the number of species around was limited, mostly Doves egrets and larks with Water Pipits, Bluethroats, Stonechats, Starlings including Rosy, Indian Silverbills and White Wagtails moving around the open spaces. The White-fronted Goose and Purple Heron continue to walk around the farm and are seen often at a distance. The odd Wheatear and Shrike did put in an appearance in the fading light as did the Song Thrush amonst the palms. We even managed to flush a few quail however our nets in the fields yielded nothing but as we packed up we did manage to net an Isabelline Shrike, White-cheeked Bulbul and our second Song Thrush. These were ringed and photographed in the dark.