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Thursday 9th April 2015


Overnight fog and mist lingered throughout the whole of the morning and well into the afternoon, proving that these conditions aren't the best for migrants. Today's migrants included 1 Goldcrest, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Fieldfare, 2 Brambling, 1 Whimbrel, 3 Black Redstart, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap and a fly over Golden Plover.

There was a handful of grounded Meadow Pipit on the nature reserve today, in addition to the local birds.

Ringing: 12 birds ringed today which includes 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Song Thrush, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Dunnock, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Blackcap, 1 Robin and 1 Linnet.