Male Black Redstart on the fort roof (Alan King)
Tuesday 8th May 2012
Although rain hampered ringing efforts early on it soon cleared out and 24 birds wire ringed over the course of the day, including 8 Wheatear, a Spotted Flycatcher and 7 Whitethroats. The Wryneck was not seen today though the male Black Redstart still remained. 3 Whimbrel North and 13 Swallows, a Yellow Wagttail, and 25 Goldfinch South were the highlights of any movement, with no terns being seen all morning. The years first juvenile Starlings were out feeding with parents on the reserve.
