Tuesday 17 October 2023

Carlton Marsh & Cudworth Common

A juvenile male Blackcap was ringed and a female Cetti's Warbler was re-trapped from September. The Blackcap had fattened up to 22grammes, extra petrol ready for the off.

Also present 12 Fieldfare, c40 Goldfinch, Grey Wagtail, 4 Siskin, 4 Shoveler,  and 78 Greylag east (JP/CG/C. Parkin).

Butterflies around mid-day were 3 Red Admiral, 2 Comma 2 Speckled Wood and 1 Small White 
(C. Parkin).

Cudworth Common
A male Peregrine and 3 Buzzards were in the air. 

Also present c20 Fieldfare and 20 Redwing, 6 Goldcrest (singles) 6 Reed Buntings, 6 Meadow Pipits, c10 Skylark flew SW and a Green Woodpecker called (L. A. Corrall).

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