Saturday 6 October 2012

Wintersett 06.10.12

Anglers CP: Vis. Mig. Highlights.   Flying over south unless stated.
Whooper Swan 2 adults left south at 11.46 hrs, Pink -footed Goose  60 NE,  Wood Pigeon 100,  Skylark 78,  Swallow 104,  House Martin 1,  Meadow Pipit 197,  Siskin 42,  Linnet 53,  alba Wagtail sp 24,  Chaffinch 42.
Also present: Shovelers 56,  Peregrine 3, Snipe 1.  Common Buzzard  4 + 4 flew south this afternoon.   An adult Yellow-legged Gull flew in at 15.30 hrs.
Wintersett Res:  Chiffchaff 4 ringed.  Blackcap 2 ringed. One weighed 24.1grams (usual weight is 17-18grams)  This bird will be capable of  flying to Africa without refuelling.  2 Reed Warblers were also caught. One weighed 14.4grams It was originally ringed on 27/09/12 when it weighed 10.7 grams   The weight gain of this bird would probably enable it to reach SW Iberia, where it could refuel on its way to West Africa.
Also flying: Comma, Speckled Wood,  Small Tortoiseshell,  Small White and Migrant Hawker.

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