Blackcap was a surprise as their spring passage doesn't get underway until the last ten days of the month or is this the bird seen on 1st February that has been existing furtively on site unseen for nearly five weeks ? Other migrants were a Goosander heading out over the observatory then north-eastwards on its way back to its natal area - we don't see many in spring although the first ten days of March seems to be a prime departure time. First new Blackbird of the spring is plum on cue. Of note is some drizzle & light rain from mid-morning as we are in drought conditions.
Ringing: 1 Blackbird, 1 Blackcap, 1 Blue Tit.
