by Helen Cripps | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ringing Report 7 August 2026 The third heatwave is just giving way to the fourth, this was a short session from 5:00 am to 10:00 am. The weather was still and warmed up very quickly. As a result of the hot weather the composition of birds on the Island has changed...
by Helen Cripps | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ringing Report 15 July 2026 In the middle of one of the July heatwaves the weather was overcast and cold to begin with. It warmed up later in the morning. Only four nets were used, partly due to a fallen tree over the grass path, and partly as there was a work party...
by Helen Cripps | Jun 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ringing Report 17 – 18 June 2026 The weather was dry and the wind was much lighter than forecast. There are now quite a few juvenile birds around. We caught a Juvenile Kingfisher, which was very docile, also a lot of Juvenile Blackcaps and Dunnocks. We are no longer...
by Helen Cripps | Jun 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ringing Report 28 – 29 May 2026 The weather was mostly overcast, and a little rain came down; as a result, the birds were not moving around so the catch was small. We did catch a fourth Garden Warbler, another male. Two of the re-trapped Blackcaps were from previous...
by Helen Cripps | May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ringing Report 21 May 2026 The weather was overcast and the wind started to increase in strength, so the nets by the river were taken down. The aim was for warblers and six species were caught. Several juveniles were caught including a Goldfinch and five Robins. Three...
