All nets opened at 0400 but closed at 0745 when a shower of rain came through. Most of this passed just south of the island, so 22 nets re-opened at 0830 and then closed at 1130.
A total of 22 new birds was pleasing, of 11 species. A late Bluethroat, 3+cy male was a surprise but the bird was not in great condition. No feathering round the rump with many growths under the skin of the belly - tumours or similar?
Pleasing number of re-captures of young ringed at nest boxes, including a Marsh Tit.
No guided walks today, suspect most island visitors are here for the mid-summer celebrations rather than attending events.
Nothing planned for this afternoon, just catch up paperwork then watch the football!!!
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