Wednesday, 24 July 2013

Wintersett 24.07.13

Hot,  humid 22degrees and sunny this morning, clouded over early afternoon.
Anglers CP: Yellow Wagtail 1,  Oystercatcher 6.
Cold Hiendley Res: Tufted Duck broods of 6 + 3 and a new brood of 6 ACP - the one that nested on the raft.
Wintersett Res: Common Tern 4,  Pochard 3,  Buzzard 1 over, Grasshopper Warbler 1 reeling and a juvenile Tawny Owl was calling in the Willow Wood.
A total of 85 birds were ringed including: 2 juvenile Grasshopper Warblers (that is 6 so far this season), 16 Willow Warblers,  15 Chiffchaffs,  10 Blackcaps,  10 Whitethroats,  6 Reed Warblers and 2 Treecreepers.

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