Dramatic scenes early morning serve as a reminder just how tough nature can be. Some of the adult Herring Gulls have learned to cast aside their scavenging behaviour and actively hunt the youngest of Rabbits as they emerge from their warrens. Mother's instinct is strong enough to try protect the kits but unfortunately sometimes it's just not enough. Very thin on the ground for migrant birds - 3 Curlew, 1 Grey Wagtail, 2 Swallow and 2 Swift. Still new Great Tits turning up!
Small yet stunning Orange Pine Tortrix must of wondered here from somewhere else considering it's a Scots Pine specialist.
Ringing: 1 Dunnock, 1 Goldfinch, 4 Great Tit, 1 Woodpigeon.