A local rarity this morning by way of 2 Bearded Tits showing from Mannez reserve hide 10am-1040 at which point they headed west towards Longis reserve. First local record since 1988. Update, the birds have now been reported from Longis reserve 1055am.
Quite a movement of Chiffchaffs today incorporating over 80 ringed along with a late moving Common Redstart, another Yellow-browed Warbler and 3 Cettis Warbler. The best of the field sightings 2 Ring Ouzels.
Photo today’s Redstart.
A little late to the party but still good to record our first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn this morning.
This Ring Ouzel was the pick of the birds ringed this morning along with a Kestrel, 2 Cettis Warbler and our first Redwings of the autumn.
Several Merlin recorded over the last few days; this one was perched close to Fort Corblets as the daylight fell away Saturday evening. (Photo JH).