In May 208 new birds of 27 species ringed. Top three:
1st Linnet 35 2nd Whitethroat 23 3rd Dunnock 16
This continues the recent ongoing run of poor May ringing totals. The best ringing day was a mere 14 birds with only six days scrapping into double figures. When you consider that this includes baby birds it helps you appreciate just how sparse migrants were this month. The May totals have been equally poor in the last few years. The May average since the observatory began is over twice this figure with the average figure being dragged downwards by lower May totals in recent years.
