Ringing

Today was busier than usual - no time for much photography alas as I was busy clearing the nets to keep Brendan supplied with birds to ring. Once again Willow Warblers dominated with Sedge, Whitethroat, Reed and Great Reed following on. Of the local breeding species Rufous Bush chats, White-cheeked Bulbul, and Spannish Sparrow were all ringed - Red-backed Shrikes continued to keep us on our toes as we lost no fingers to biting birds today. Swallow and Sandmartin despite their numbers eluded us today. Our returning Nightingale turned up again today - we have a few in fact that seem to like being re-trapped although it has to be said we did catch a fresh bird today.

The only bird photographed was this Red-Backed Shrike