19 nets opened at 0400 but were able to open up the remaining nets as the morning progressed and the wind dropped. A total of 17 new birds of 12 species, including the years first fledged Lesser whitethroats (3) and Wheatear (1). All nets closed at 1100.
In the afternoon three nest boxes were visited. One had a day old chick and 6+eggs - a late clutch of Great Tit. In the other two a brood of 4 Great Tit were ringed and a brood of 7 very healthy looking Pied Flycatcher chicks were ringed - the first of two known nest boxes.
Brought the day total to 28 birds of 13 species and took the year total to over 2500. A good result for this time of year.
Finished for the day now, apart from watching a bit of football!!!
Liam, Chris & Kay at the Obs tonight.
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