Category Archives: Ringing

April 10th

Posted on April 10, 2016 by

Persistent strong Easterly gales put pay to the any ringing at the established sites but at the more sheltered Mannez Quarry a few migrants were ringed and a Grasshopper Warbler was once again reeling. The LRP was still at the … Continue reading →

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9th April

Posted on April 9, 2016 by

About 20 Swallows were over the pond on Longis nature reserve first thing this morning and 2 Snipe also remain. 4 Wheatears were on the cow field adjacent to the reserve and there was an LRP this evening on Longis … Continue reading →

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7th April

Posted on April 7, 2016 by

Strong Westerly winds dominated the day easing around 5pm when a single net beside the sewage works was opened for an hour resulting in 15 birds caught, Chiffchaffs, Willow Warblers, Goldcrest and Blackap most of which were retraps that had … Continue reading →

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