Bird Ringing

Thanks to South Notts Bird Ringers for allowing folk to come along and have a “birds” eye view of their activity on Skylarks. 18 people came along over the morning and had a real treat. The ringers had a bumper crop of birds, with a bumper 201 in the morning including 9 recaptures – 2 of which were first ringed in 2012. The catch included Certis Warbler, Robin, Dunock, Chiff Chaffs, Goldfinch, Whitethroat, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Blackcap and a flock of Long Tailed Tits (which were all re released together in a mass fly off). One Chiff Chaf loathed to move on sat on someones hand for a couple of minutes, whilst Blue Tits showed their displeasure by pecking the handlers..Also in the haul was a Great Spotted Woodpecker