Lots of nestlings and fledglings!

Hello

A ringing session at Stortons Pits this morning netted over thirty birds which at this time of the year included recently fledged birds such as Wren, Dunnock, Robin, tits, Goldfinch and Chiffchaff. A fledged juvenile Sedge Warbler was a bonus and several Reed Warblers processed were all breeding adults.

One or two calling Cuckoos were on site and plenty of vocal Water Rails included juvenile birds with at least one being seen. A few Cetti's Warblers were vocal too.

Along the Brampton Valley this morning a pair of Spotted Flycatchers were again below Hanging Houghton with another pair just north of Draughton Crossing. A Barn Owl was in the valley below Hanging Houghton this evening.

At Pitsford Reservoir this afternoon a collection of Sand Martins off the dam included recently fledged juveniles. The singing Wood Warbler continues to delight all visitors at Harry's Park Wood!

Regards

Neil M

Cuckoo.

Great Crested Grebes courtesy
of Robin Gossage.

Red Kite courtesy of
Tony Stanford.

Hoverfly eristalis horticola
courtesy of Robin Gossage.

Minotaur Beetle courtesy
of Robin Gossage.

Brown Rat courtesy
of John Tilly.

Ringers at Stortons
Pits in the sunshine today.