A shift in the winds to a more Northerly direction overnight was evident in the amount of birds ringed this morning, warblers in particular being a bit thinner on the ground. On the visible movements front, another Great Skua headed North, along with 24 Cormorants and a Sand Martin. The first Common Tern of the spring headed up river, followed by a Little Egret, who ran the gauntlet of mobbing gulls. Singles of Brambling and Great Spotted Woodpecker were both briefly within the obs compound and 6 Swallows passed over. Another 1st Summer Yellow-legged Gull (presumably the same as yesterday) was on the docks.
Ringing totals: Willow Warbler 4, Chiffchaff 4, Blackcap 2, Linnet 2, Song Thrush 1, Blackbird 1, Greenfinch 1, Robin 1, and 2 more spring trapped Wheatears from the 12 or so on the reserve. = 18.
