Changing winds overnight from being a cold, wet and windy day yesterday to a calm and hot day today, several new migrants were evident at the observatory today; mixed with birds and moths. A Poplar Hawkmoth (above), was found in one of the moth traps this morning, our first of the year.
The 5 Common Whitethroat are in full song at the moment, breeding as we speak. Migrants included 6 Spotted Flycatcher, 3 Yellow Wagtail, 4 Wheatear, 36 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 12 Goldfinch, 1 Reed Warbler, 1 Blackcap, 2 Jackdaw, 1 Hobby, 1 Cuckoo and 1 Little Tern.
Our first fledged baby Linnets were seen today with 2 birds ringed, hopefully the first of many to appear over the coming breeding season.
Ringing: 9 birds ringed during this morning which included 3 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Linnet, 1 Blackbird, 1 Woodpigeon, 1 Blackcap and 1 Reed Warbler.