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More bird ringing took place at Pitsford Reservoir today, mostly in the Scaldwell Bay. About a hundred birds of 22 species were caught and assessed and the continued picture indicates a productive summer for many smaller birds. Warblers today included 14 Blackcaps (all juveniles) , 7 Garden Warblers, 2 Whitethroats, 4 Reed Warblers and 6 Chiffchaffs. A female Cetti's Warbler was only the third such individual to be ringed at Pitsford. A young Willow Tit was also good news and the first new bird of this species to be captured this year. Other interesting birds included re-trap singles of Jay and Green Woodpecker, three Treecreepers, a Marsh Tit and six re-trap Mallard.
Other birds noted on-site included a Great White Egret, two Red-crested Pochard and two Green Sandpipers (one of which was pursued by a Hobby). The warm weather today caused significant insect activity with huge hatches of Thunder Flies and flying ants as well as plenty of butterflies and odonata.
Elsewhere and Stanwick Pits provided three Black-tailed Godwits early morning.
Regards
Neil M
More bird ringing took place at Pitsford Reservoir today, mostly in the Scaldwell Bay. About a hundred birds of 22 species were caught and assessed and the continued picture indicates a productive summer for many smaller birds. Warblers today included 14 Blackcaps (all juveniles) , 7 Garden Warblers, 2 Whitethroats, 4 Reed Warblers and 6 Chiffchaffs. A female Cetti's Warbler was only the third such individual to be ringed at Pitsford. A young Willow Tit was also good news and the first new bird of this species to be captured this year. Other interesting birds included re-trap singles of Jay and Green Woodpecker, three Treecreepers, a Marsh Tit and six re-trap Mallard.
Other birds noted on-site included a Great White Egret, two Red-crested Pochard and two Green Sandpipers (one of which was pursued by a Hobby). The warm weather today caused significant insect activity with huge hatches of Thunder Flies and flying ants as well as plenty of butterflies and odonata.
Elsewhere and Stanwick Pits provided three Black-tailed Godwits early morning.
Regards
Neil M
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| Jaeger and Rouzel and Cornflowers near Lamport. |
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| Juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker courtesy of Chris Payne. |
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| An atmospheric Pitsford Reservoir early this morning courtesy of Lynne Barnett. |
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| Ruddy Darter at Pitsford Reservoir today... |
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