A few more birds around today and lighter winds allowing some ringing. 8 birds in total were ringed, 3 Chiff's and singles of Blackbird, Blackcap, Wheatear, Robin and Song Thrush. A few more butterflies were on hte move in the sun, with 3 Small White's seen, and a Brown rat made a rare appearance. Bird wise other things included 13 Shelduck conducting their daily parliament on the beach, with a couple of brents going North and 1 heading South. Another Sparrowhawk was seen crossing the river to Essex via the reserve and a lone Jackdaw followed in the same direction.
