Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Reed Buntings galore

Middleton Industrial Estate

Vis:
Collared Dove 2>S
Skylark 7>S
Swallow 5>S
Meadow Pipit 35>SE
Grey Wagtail 7>S
alba Wagtail 5>S
Mistle Thrush 4>E
Rook 7>E
Chaffinch 5>S
Greenfinch 7>SE
Linnet 11>S
Lesser Redpoll 1>SE

Ringing:
20 Reed Bunting were trapped, 6 already had rings, one of which was ringed at Leighton Moss on 13/07/2009.
2 Grey Wagtails out of the 7 over were colour ringed. Other species included Robin, Wren, Goldcrest and 3 Chiffchaff.

Other:
4 Common Snipe were accidentally flushed whilst putting up the nets.