A windier day today, though a lot more migrants seen than yesterday. A second grey wagtail of spring was seen briefly checking out our ponds before flying south. A fracas between two male black redstarts saw one end up in a mist net and getting ringed, an adult and probably a few years old based on plumage. 80 redwings were hanging around the observatory early morning, though only one was ringed. First greenfinch of the year ringed, an adult female. Another blackcap and two chiffchaffs were new in. Two blackbird females caught today showed brood patches, which means they're gearing up for the breeding season.
Moth wise, we had our first Early Grey. This is a species that is common around honeysuckles and occasionally finds its way down to the observatory.
Ringing: Blackbird 2, Blackcap 1, Black Redstart 1, Chaffinch 2, Chiffchaff 2, Greenfinch 1, Robin 1, Redwing 1, Song Thrush 1.
