Heysham obs
A ringing session this am included a bit of vis mig
Vis mig 1100-1400
Skylark - 2 south
Tree sparrow - 2 SE
Siskin - 2 south
Pink footed goose - flock of c160 SE
Ringing included a few greenfinch and a Robin ringed as a youngster in 2011. The Robin has been caught nearly each year but only in late January (2012), February (2013) or March (2012 and 2013).
The observatory was set up in 1980. It involves ringing,'vis mig' counts (including seabirds) and general monitoring in the Heysham Nature reserve/power stations/harbour area. The statutory moth trap is in place and also a daily log for butterflies, dragonflies etc. We share an office, kindly provided by EDF Energy, with the County Wildlife Trust. This is located next to the Nature Reserve car park. Do call in. Please leave sightings in the letterbox, ESPECIALLY 'fly-by' seabirds.
Friday, 12 February 2016
Bits of ringing
Heysham obs
Thursday
Ringing at the feeder net saw another sprinkling of unringed greenfinch (8) and a few odds and ends of eg unringed goldfinch
Dotted border in trap
Thursday
Ringing at the feeder net saw another sprinkling of unringed greenfinch (8) and a few odds and ends of eg unringed goldfinch
Dotted border in trap
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