Ringing Report 17 – 18 November 2025
The weather was dry, cold, and almost without wind. The Island was wet from some significant rainfall two days before. The conditions resulted in a good catch, the highlights being a Jay and Kingfisher. The first Redwing of the winter was also caught.
The Blue Tits were, as ever, the most numerous species caught. They included birds from Boxes 1 and 2 and birds ringed in 2022 (2), and 2023 (2). We also caught 15 individual Dunnocks, all of which were Juveniles; which suggests the Island supports a quite a large population of Dunnocks.
A new male Cetti’s Warbler was also caught, the third in the last month, let us hope they stay. One was heard singing early in the morning. There were also 7 Chiffchaffs and a Blackcap caught. It is suspected that they are still moving through.
Photos: left, Jay: below left, Kingfisher: below right, Redwing
Photos: Julian Limentani
