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Four of us enjoyed a small ringing session in Sunderland Wood on the Kelmarsh Estate today in almost spring-like weather conditions and at times quite warm sunshine. We caught nearly eighty birds with common tits predominating. One Blue Tit had been ringed originally as a nestling in nearby Rabbit Hill Spinney in May last year.
Highlights were re-trap singles of Marsh Tit and Nuthatch, a couple of new Chaffinches and appreciating the vivid azure blues in the plumage of many of the male Blue Tits in preparation for the breeding season. A walk in the wood provided views of at least four Woodcock, a Tawny Owl and more common fare.
Small numbers of Siskins were present in three different woodland settings on the Kelmarsh Estate today...
Regards
Neil M
Four of us enjoyed a small ringing session in Sunderland Wood on the Kelmarsh Estate today in almost spring-like weather conditions and at times quite warm sunshine. We caught nearly eighty birds with common tits predominating. One Blue Tit had been ringed originally as a nestling in nearby Rabbit Hill Spinney in May last year.
Highlights were re-trap singles of Marsh Tit and Nuthatch, a couple of new Chaffinches and appreciating the vivid azure blues in the plumage of many of the male Blue Tits in preparation for the breeding season. A walk in the wood provided views of at least four Woodcock, a Tawny Owl and more common fare.
Small numbers of Siskins were present in three different woodland settings on the Kelmarsh Estate today...
Regards
Neil M
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| A male Nuthatch, first ringed in 2015. |
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