Ringing

Brendan has gone on leave for a few weeks - he went out alone to recover his nets last night before flying out - "had thirty birds including a Pallid Swift" - this was his txt (sms) message to me from the Airport - no pictures I was otherwise engaged

Escapes rarities and feral species dominated our catch this week.

Black-headed Bunting Emberiza melanocephala

Cut-throat Finch Amadina fasciata

Red-billed Quelea Quelea quelea

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Common Mynah Acridotheres tristis

Ortolan Bunting emberiza hortulana

Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava