Friday, 10 August 2012

Roundup Day 1



Greenfinch
47
Brambling
20
Common Redpoll
38
Great Tit
5
Willow tit
1
Reed Bunting
11
Bluethroat
6
Meadow Pipit
6
White Wagtail
3
Yellow Wagtail
1
Redstart
1
House Sparrow
2
Willow Warbler
12
Fieldfare
4
Redwing
1
Dunlin
1
Ringed Plover
4
Little Stint
1

164

The accommodation has proved better than expectations so thanks to Kate and the Nesseby authorities.  Morning spent net setting and the birds soon began to appear as you can see from the table, undoubted highlights were the number of Redpoll (38) Bluethroats (6) and the most superb ringing tick for Colin in the form of a Little Stint.  Overall wader numbers are lower than expected but we hope things will change as we also try different catching methods.  Fingers crossed for tomorrow, hope you enjoy the picture.

2 comments:

  1. great first day guys!! - hope the waders pick up soon!!

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  2. hi folks - this is Martin (Wells) one of Lee's older brothers - looking great and thanks for the updates and pictures - have a great time

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