Ant-chasing juv, ad and 2CY over the office this am but ants soon disappeared as the easterly wind kicked in and there seemed to be a decent attendance by gulls at the outfalls by late afternoon with c6 Meds seen in the less heat-hazed gangs, but the main reason, to see if any terns or Little Gulls were on, drew a blank
Ringing
Took place at all sites this am but rather below par, especially on Middleton where there were fewer warblers than expected. Of note were a juvenile Grasshopper Warbler and especially an adult Garden Warbler - suggesting local breeding. A few young Greenfinch were welcome in the office nets but no sign of (the?) Marsh Tit there this am
Heysham skeer
No Black Guillemot and no terns this am at low tide
Middleton
Banded Demoiselle - a male was seen well but briefly before flying across the model boat pond
Black Darter - I think this is probably an imm male but stand to be corrected - thanks for the pics Janet in difficult windy conditions
No sign of any Red-veined Darter - c/f a new influx in southern Britain and SE Ireland
