Ringing at Scotland Wood

Hello

A ringing session at Scotland Wood on the Kelmarsh Estate took place this morning with the majority of the catch being common tits, with the Blue Tits dominating the proceedings, the azure adult males looking particularly stunning now! Two Nuthatches included one new bird, six Robins included four birds from previous years including one from August 2021 and six Coal Tits provided some variety. Other birds noted in the wood included at least eight Siskins, a Redpoll and a Woodcock.

A Barn Owl was seen on the outskirts of Maidwell village this morning and at Harrington Airfield this afternoon there was a Short-eared Owl, a Barn Owl and three Woodcock.

The two White-fronted Geese were in fields adjacent to Ravensthorpe Reservoir this afternoon, in a field near to the Fishing Lodge and two Grey Wagtails were present too.

The Glossy Ibis was at Summer Leys LNR again today, plus three Pintail and a Water Rail was photographed proving it's adeptness at catching fish! A Pink-footed Goose, a Great White Egret, a Yellow-legged Gull and a Stonechat were present at Clifford Hill Pits this morning and two Cattle Egrets were again in a field just north of North Lake at Stanwick Pits.

A single Hawfinch was again at Blatherwycke Churchyard this morning and at least two drake Smew were present at Eyebrook Reservoir.

Stanford Reservoir today hosted two Great White Egrets, two Goosanders, two Water Rails, a Cetti's Warbler and a Chiffchaff.

Regards

Neil M

Water Rail courtesy
of Tony Stanford.

Sparrowhawk courtesy
of Jim Dunkley.

Male Nuthatch at
Scotland Wood today.