Pitsford and Harrington Birds

Dave Francis completed the final CES ringing session at Pitsford Reservoir. 72 birds were caught of 19 species.
Blackcap 10; Long Tailed Tit 8; Great Tit 7; Blue Tit 6; Robin 5; Treecreeper 5; Bullfinch 4; Chiffchaff 4; Willow Warbler 4; Reed Warbler 4; Wren 4; Dunnock 2; Marsh Tit 2; Whitethroat 2; Garden Warbler 1; Greenfinch 1; Blackbird 1; Lesser Whitethroat 1; and Yellowhammer 1.

A visit to Harrington Airfield early evening was quite productive. The recently scuffled field proved attractive to a large flock of passerines including Linnet, Chaffinch, Reed Bunting and Goldfinch. On scanning the field I picked up 2 Wheatears and a Whinchat. The bushes yielded at least 2 Common Redstarts and rather surprisingly a Cuckoo. 
Not to be outdone there were plenty of raptors enjoying the warm sunshine and gentle breeze, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Red Kite, Common Buzzard and Peregrine were all on view.

Regards Eleanor