30 new bird ringed this morning as Southward migration continues to trickle onwards. House martins trumped Swallows today with 850 and 280 of each respectively passing through. Meadow pipits struggled to make it towards 200, still 11 were added to the ringing totals. A couple of Goldcrests, half a dozen Chiffchaff, the odd Willow Warbler and Blackcap were on site, along with 2 Wheatear, a Grey and 5 Yellow Wagtails. Pretty uneventful out to sea, a late morning Puffin being the highlight amongst a few Teal, Wigeon, a Pintail, Brent Goose and Juvenile Gannet. Our nearest Peregrine perch bit the dust today as one of the old cranes on the docks was finally broken down.
Ringing totals Meadow Pipit 11, Chiffchaff 6, Dunnock 2, Blackcap 3, Robin, Blue Tit, Sparrowhawk, Goldcrest, Willow Warbler, Chaffinch and House Martin.
