George was again over at the Observatory today catching a total of 79 birds made up of 75 New birds and just 4 Retraps!
The mornings catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (2/0) Sand Martin, (66/2) Swallow, (0/1) Dunnock, (1/0) Sedge Warbler, (1/1) Whitethroat, (3/0) Willow Warbler, (1/0) Linnet and (1/0) Reed Bunting.
A much improved total and ratio of New to Retraps. Hopefully these sort of catch's will continue through out August and beyond.
Sunday, 21 August 2011
Ringing on 2nd Aug 2011
A double effort day today with Mike Polling ringing at Aylmer Avenue and George over at the Observatory. The combined result for the day was 50 birds processed including 36 New birds and 14 Retraps.
The days catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (24/0) Swallow, (1/0) Dunnock, (1/0) Reed Warbler, (1/0) Lesser Whitethroat, (0/1) Whitethroat, (1/0) Blackcap, (0/1) Chiffchaff, (2/0) Willow Warbler, (2/3) Blue Tit, (0/6) Great Tit, (0/3) Chaffinch, (3/0) Greenfinch and (1/0) Goldfinch.
A much better day with the first Swallows of the year being attracted to the storm ridge during active migration. Hopefully these will be the first of many to come this Autumn. Warbler numbers also now are starting to build up.
The days catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (24/0) Swallow, (1/0) Dunnock, (1/0) Reed Warbler, (1/0) Lesser Whitethroat, (0/1) Whitethroat, (1/0) Blackcap, (0/1) Chiffchaff, (2/0) Willow Warbler, (2/3) Blue Tit, (0/6) Great Tit, (0/3) Chaffinch, (3/0) Greenfinch and (1/0) Goldfinch.
A much better day with the first Swallows of the year being attracted to the storm ridge during active migration. Hopefully these will be the first of many to come this Autumn. Warbler numbers also now are starting to build up.
Ringing on 1st Aug 2011
George was ringing again at the Observatory today but only managed 7 birds processed including 4 New birds and 3 Retraps.
These were made up thus (New/Retrap) - (1/0) Dunnock, (1/0) Lesser Whitethroat, (0/3) Whitethroat, (1/0) Blackcap, (1/0) Chiffchaff.
These were made up thus (New/Retrap) - (1/0) Dunnock, (1/0) Lesser Whitethroat, (0/3) Whitethroat, (1/0) Blackcap, (1/0) Chiffchaff.
C.E.S. No9 31st Jul 2011
Double effort day today with Mick Briggs and Dave Vincent completing the 9th C.E.S. visit whilst George was also ringing over at the Observatory. The result for the day was an impressive 112 birds processed including 77 New birds and 35 Retraps.
The days catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (3/0) Swallow, (4/0) Wren, (1/2) Dunnock, (1/0) Robin, (2/0) Reed Warbler, (5/1) Lesser Whitethroat, (10/3) Whitethroat, (7/0) Blackcap, (1/0) Chiffchaff, (17/2) Willow Warbler, (1/0) Goldcrest, (0/8) Long Tailed Tit, (11/2) Blue Tit, (4/10) Great Tit, (0/1) Magpie, (7/5) Chaffinch, (2/1) Greenfinch and (1/0) Linnet.
The Goldcrest was the first of the Summer, being a very young bird seemingly proving breeding on or very close to the Reserve. The Magpie was the fourth to be ringed on the Reserve this year.
In the afternoon Lynda and Mick Briggs accompanied by Dave Vincent Brushcut and raked all of the net rides through the C.E.S. enclosure at Aylmer Avenue. This was following on from many afternoons and most of Saturday spent pulling Wragwort from both the C.E.S. enclosure and the Aylmer Clearing enclosure.
After toilling all afternoon and late into the evening, there was still all of the front of Aylmer to Brushcut at a later date!
The days catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (3/0) Swallow, (4/0) Wren, (1/2) Dunnock, (1/0) Robin, (2/0) Reed Warbler, (5/1) Lesser Whitethroat, (10/3) Whitethroat, (7/0) Blackcap, (1/0) Chiffchaff, (17/2) Willow Warbler, (1/0) Goldcrest, (0/8) Long Tailed Tit, (11/2) Blue Tit, (4/10) Great Tit, (0/1) Magpie, (7/5) Chaffinch, (2/1) Greenfinch and (1/0) Linnet.
The Goldcrest was the first of the Summer, being a very young bird seemingly proving breeding on or very close to the Reserve. The Magpie was the fourth to be ringed on the Reserve this year.
In the afternoon Lynda and Mick Briggs accompanied by Dave Vincent Brushcut and raked all of the net rides through the C.E.S. enclosure at Aylmer Avenue. This was following on from many afternoons and most of Saturday spent pulling Wragwort from both the C.E.S. enclosure and the Aylmer Clearing enclosure.
After toilling all afternoon and late into the evening, there was still all of the front of Aylmer to Brushcut at a later date!
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| C.E.S. net ride before brush cutting on the 31st July 2011. Photo - Mick Briggs  Photo - Mick Briggs  Photo - Mick Briggs  Photo - Mick Briggs  Photo - Lynda Briggs |
Ringing on 30th Jul 2011
George was again ringing over at the Observatory today assisted by a new face to Gibraltar Point Bird Observatory, in the shape of Mike Hughes. Mike is a trainee from Stickney near Boston and is currently looking towards George to take up his Training.
They were rewarded with 27 birds processed including 22 New birds and 5 Retraps.
the catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (1/0) Wren, (2/0) Dunnock, (1/0) Lesser Whitethroat, (4/5) Whitethroat, (1/0) Blackcap, (4/0) Willow Warbler and (9/0) Linnet.
The Linnet were a welcome addition to the months ringing totals whilst other warbler numbers are slowly but surely starting to increase.
Hopefully Mike Hughes will become a regular addition to the posts on this Blog.
They were rewarded with 27 birds processed including 22 New birds and 5 Retraps.
the catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (1/0) Wren, (2/0) Dunnock, (1/0) Lesser Whitethroat, (4/5) Whitethroat, (1/0) Blackcap, (4/0) Willow Warbler and (9/0) Linnet.
The Linnet were a welcome addition to the months ringing totals whilst other warbler numbers are slowly but surely starting to increase.
Hopefully Mike Hughes will become a regular addition to the posts on this Blog.
Ringing on 27th Jul 2011
The weather lifted somewhat today which gave George the opportunity to get over to the Observatory to open up some of the nets for the morning. The result was 7 birds processed including 6 New birds and just 1 Retrap.
The mornings catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (1/0) Wren, (4/1) Whitethroat and (1/0) Linnet.
The mornings catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (1/0) Wren, (4/1) Whitethroat and (1/0) Linnet.
Ringing on 26th Jul 2011
George arrived back from his holidays yesterday and today he was straight back to ringing at the Aylmer Avneue rather than the Observatory due to the breeze refusing to drop. The result was just 13 birds processed including 6 New birds and 7 Retraps.
The days catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (1/0) Robin, (0/1) Blue Tit, (1/6) Great Tit, (1/0) Chaffinch and (3/0) Greenfinch
The days catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (1/0) Robin, (0/1) Blue Tit, (1/6) Great Tit, (1/0) Chaffinch and (3/0) Greenfinch
Ringing on 24th Jul 2011
Just the one bird ringed today when a quick visit was made to ring the Sparrowhawk pullus at Aylmer Avenue. Unfortunately, of the three birds that had been in the nest early in the week, only one big female had survived the appalling rain through much of the previous week.
This one bird though was fit and well and not too far off fledging so should hopefully be ok.
Interestingly there were 3 young Sparrowhawks seen branching in the farm yesterday from a nest which we had not discovered untill it was too late to ring them. This is a rare year when two pairs manage to breed on the reserve, less than a mile apart!
This one bird though was fit and well and not too far off fledging so should hopefully be ok.
Interestingly there were 3 young Sparrowhawks seen branching in the farm yesterday from a nest which we had not discovered untill it was too late to ring them. This is a rare year when two pairs manage to breed on the reserve, less than a mile apart!
C.E.S. No8 23rd Jul 2011
Mick Briggs was today completing session number 8 of the C.E.S. The result was nothing special with just 12 birds processed including 7 New birds and 5 Retraps, although the weather was nothing short of horrendous with breezy conditions and threatening rain from the get go, making opening other nets impossible.
The days catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (0/1) Wren, (1/2) Dunnock, (2/0) Whitethroat, (1/0) Garden Warbler, (1/0) Chiffchaff, (1/0) Willow Warbler and (1/2) Blue Tit.
The Garden Warbler was just the second of the year after one in the Spring (22nd of April). This could be classed as the first proper Autumn migrant caught by the Observatory this year as they rarely appear before completing their post juvenile moult and as such must be on actuall migration when they come through the reserve.
Whilst a lot of the breeding species of bird seem to have faired badly with the dry Spring and then overly wet Summer, Wragwort seems to have really enjoyed the very wet conditions of June and July with the plant flowering in seemingly endless numbers across much of the reserve at the moment. (See photo below) A major management plan is about to start to tackle this invasive plant and re-address the balance.
The ringers are also going to be pulling vast ammounts of this plant over the next few weeks before the net rides can be brushcut back to a nice low level, so to catch all those Willow Warblers which always seem to be in the bottom shelf on any net ride during August. Wragwort you see has to be pulled out by hand to really stop it in it's tracks.
The days catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (0/1) Wren, (1/2) Dunnock, (2/0) Whitethroat, (1/0) Garden Warbler, (1/0) Chiffchaff, (1/0) Willow Warbler and (1/2) Blue Tit.
The Garden Warbler was just the second of the year after one in the Spring (22nd of April). This could be classed as the first proper Autumn migrant caught by the Observatory this year as they rarely appear before completing their post juvenile moult and as such must be on actuall migration when they come through the reserve.
Whilst a lot of the breeding species of bird seem to have faired badly with the dry Spring and then overly wet Summer, Wragwort seems to have really enjoyed the very wet conditions of June and July with the plant flowering in seemingly endless numbers across much of the reserve at the moment. (See photo below) A major management plan is about to start to tackle this invasive plant and re-address the balance.
The ringers are also going to be pulling vast ammounts of this plant over the next few weeks before the net rides can be brushcut back to a nice low level, so to catch all those Willow Warblers which always seem to be in the bottom shelf on any net ride during August. Wragwort you see has to be pulled out by hand to really stop it in it's tracks.
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| Garden Warbler ringed on 23rd July 2011 - the first of the Autumn. Photo - Mick Briggs  The view through to Measures on 23rd July 2011. Photo - Mick Briggs |
Ringing on 22nd Jul 2011
With George's continued absence from the Reserve, the ringing totals have certainly taken a dive. He is currently on holiday on "Sule Skerry" (off Northern Scotland). Ringing as many Seabirds as time will allow.
Today though Mike Polling paid us another visit, this time choosing to ring over at the Observatory although the result might not have been what he would of expected! He was poorly rewarded for his efforts with just 5 birds processed although all 5 were New birds.
The catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (2/0) Meadow Pipit, (2/0) Whitethroat and (1/0) Willow Warbler.
Good effort Mike!, the whole of the observatory team and especially myself really do appreciate your effort and support.
Today though Mike Polling paid us another visit, this time choosing to ring over at the Observatory although the result might not have been what he would of expected! He was poorly rewarded for his efforts with just 5 birds processed although all 5 were New birds.
The catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (2/0) Meadow Pipit, (2/0) Whitethroat and (1/0) Willow Warbler.
Good effort Mike!, the whole of the observatory team and especially myself really do appreciate your effort and support.
C.E.S. No7 10th Jul 2011
Mike Briggs and Dave Vincent again conducted the C.E.S. at Aylmer Avenue with today being session number 7. The result was a respectable 71 birds processed including 42 New birds and 29 Retraps.
The catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (4/1) Wren, (5/3) Dunnock, (0/1) Robin, (1/0) Blackbird, (1/0) Sedge Warbler, (2/1) Reed Warbler, (2/0) Lesser Whitethroat, (5/4) Whitethroat, (2/0) Blackcap, (1/0) Chiffchaff, (3/0) Willow Warbler, (3/2) Blue Tit, (6/12) Great Tit, (0/1) Magpie, (6/3) Chaffinch and (1/1) Greenfinch.
This was a pretty good result for session 7 of the C.E.S. although we did have some other nets open besides the C.E.S. nets.
The catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (4/1) Wren, (5/3) Dunnock, (0/1) Robin, (1/0) Blackbird, (1/0) Sedge Warbler, (2/1) Reed Warbler, (2/0) Lesser Whitethroat, (5/4) Whitethroat, (2/0) Blackcap, (1/0) Chiffchaff, (3/0) Willow Warbler, (3/2) Blue Tit, (6/12) Great Tit, (0/1) Magpie, (6/3) Chaffinch and (1/1) Greenfinch.
This was a pretty good result for session 7 of the C.E.S. although we did have some other nets open besides the C.E.S. nets.
Ringing on 5th Jul 2011
Mike Polling paid us a visit today, ringing at Aylmer Avenue and was rewarded with 34 birds processed including 11 New birds and 23 Retraps! Not much of a reward but good effort anyway Mike.
The catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (1/0) Great Spotted Woodpecker, (1/0) Wren, (2/0) Dunnock, (1/0) Robin, (4/2) Whitethroat, (0/1) Blue Tit, (0/17) Great Tit, (1/0) Treecreeper, (0/2) Chaffinch, (1/0) Greenfinch and (0/1) Goldfinch.
The Treecreeper was the fourth of the year and the second this summer for Mike. Possible they did breed on the reserve? it is difficult to say definitively. Certainly they must of been bred nearby?
The catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (1/0) Great Spotted Woodpecker, (1/0) Wren, (2/0) Dunnock, (1/0) Robin, (4/2) Whitethroat, (0/1) Blue Tit, (0/17) Great Tit, (1/0) Treecreeper, (0/2) Chaffinch, (1/0) Greenfinch and (0/1) Goldfinch.
The Treecreeper was the fourth of the year and the second this summer for Mike. Possible they did breed on the reserve? it is difficult to say definitively. Certainly they must of been bred nearby?
Ringing on 27th Jun 2011
George was over at the Observatory but with only limited rewards. There were just 10 birds processed including 7 New birds and 3 Retraps.
The catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (2/0) Dunnock, (4/3) Whitethroat and (1/0) Chiffchaff.
The catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (2/0) Dunnock, (4/3) Whitethroat and (1/0) Chiffchaff.
C.E.S. No6 26th Jun 2011
Double Effort day today with the C.E.S. being done by Mick Briggs and Dave Vincent at Aylmer and George continuing his efforts over at the Observatory. The result was a much improved 95 birds processed including 62 New birds and 33 Retraps.
The days catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (4/0) Swallow, (5/0) Wren, (6/1) Dunnock, (1/0) Robin, (1/0) Reed Warbler, (3/0) Lesser Whitethroat, (13/5) Whitethroat, (2/0) Chiffchaff, (1/1) Willow Warbler, (4/3) Long Tailed Tit, (1/0) Coal Tit, (6/1) Blue Tit, (3/17) Great Tit, (1/0) Jackdaw, (6/3) Chaffinch, (1/0) Greenfinch, (3/2) Goldfinch and (1/0) Linnet.
A much improved result with the four Swallow being a brood of pullus ringed in the entrance to Jacksons Lagoon Hide.
The days catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (4/0) Swallow, (5/0) Wren, (6/1) Dunnock, (1/0) Robin, (1/0) Reed Warbler, (3/0) Lesser Whitethroat, (13/5) Whitethroat, (2/0) Chiffchaff, (1/1) Willow Warbler, (4/3) Long Tailed Tit, (1/0) Coal Tit, (6/1) Blue Tit, (3/17) Great Tit, (1/0) Jackdaw, (6/3) Chaffinch, (1/0) Greenfinch, (3/2) Goldfinch and (1/0) Linnet.
A much improved result with the four Swallow being a brood of pullus ringed in the entrance to Jacksons Lagoon Hide.
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| Jackdaw ringed on 26th June 2011. Photo - Mick Briggs |
Ringing on 25th Jun 2011
Just the one bird ringed today - an Avocet which had become apparently stuck in the Mud on Jacksons Lagoon! This has happened before with Young Avocets getting stuck in ruts in the mud, although usually they don't get spotted untill management work is carried out on the Lagoons, by which time it is too late to be of any help.
Upon visiting the bird on the Lagoon it was found to be fine and apparently just dehydrated, so it was quickly ringed and left where it was to the attention of its parents. Hopefully it will survive through to fledging. Unfortunetly due to the birds apparent condition and the need for a speedy visit, it was not photographed.
Upon visiting the bird on the Lagoon it was found to be fine and apparently just dehydrated, so it was quickly ringed and left where it was to the attention of its parents. Hopefully it will survive through to fledging. Unfortunetly due to the birds apparent condition and the need for a speedy visit, it was not photographed.
Ringing on 24th Jun 2011
Still very quiet today with George catching just 4 birds including 2 New Whitethroats and 2 Retrap Whitehroats.
Hopefully this quiet spell won't last long?
Hopefully this quiet spell won't last long?
Ringing on 23rd Jun 2011
Poor results today for all of George efforts at the Observatory with just 4 birds processed including just 1 New bird and 3 Retraps.
The catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (1/0) Wren, (0/1) Whitethroat and (0/2) Goldifnch.
The catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (1/0) Wren, (0/1) Whitethroat and (0/2) Goldifnch.
Ringing on 21st Jun 2011
Mike Polling paid us a visit today ringing at Aylmer Avenue whilst George continued his efforts over at the Observatory. This resulted in an improved 47 birds processed including 27 New birds and 20 retraps.
The days ctach was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (2/0) Wren, (2/3) Dunnock, (2/0) Robin, (3/1) Whitehroat, (2/0) Chiffchaff, (1/0) Blue Tit, (4/11) Great Tit, (1/0) Treecreeper, (2/0) Magpie, (6/2) Chaffinch, (1/1) Greenfinch and (1/2) Goldfinch.
The Treecreeper was the third of the year and the first of the Summer, probably a post breeding dispersing youngster rather than a bird born on the reserve.
The days ctach was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (2/0) Wren, (2/3) Dunnock, (2/0) Robin, (3/1) Whitehroat, (2/0) Chiffchaff, (1/0) Blue Tit, (4/11) Great Tit, (1/0) Treecreeper, (2/0) Magpie, (6/2) Chaffinch, (1/1) Greenfinch and (1/2) Goldfinch.
The Treecreeper was the third of the year and the first of the Summer, probably a post breeding dispersing youngster rather than a bird born on the reserve.
Ringing on 20th Jun 2011
George was ringing over at the Observatory today and was rewarded with 16 birds processed, including 9 New bidrs and 7 Retraps.
The catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (0/1) Wren, (2/1) Dunnock, (1/0) Robin, (5/1) Whitethroat, (0/2) Blue Tit, (0/1) Great Tit and (1/1) Chaffinch.
The catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (0/1) Wren, (2/1) Dunnock, (1/0) Robin, (5/1) Whitethroat, (0/2) Blue Tit, (0/1) Great Tit and (1/1) Chaffinch.
C.E.S. No5 19th Jun 2011
Today Mick Briggs and his eager apprentice Dave Vincent carried on with the C.E.S. with visit number five whilst George opened up over at the Observatory. The result for the day was 26 birds processed including 25 New and 11 Retraps.
The days catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (2/1) Dunnock, (4/0) Robin, (0/1) Blackbird, (1/0) Reed Warbler, (4/0) Lesser Whitethroat, (4/3) Whitethroat, (1/1) Blackcap, (2/1) Chiffchaff, (0/4) Willow Warbler, (1/0) Long Tailed Tit, (5/0) Chaffinch and (1/0) Greenfinch.
Not the worst day ever for the time of year although the breeding season does not seem to be the best ever.
The days catch was made up thus (New/Retrap) - (2/1) Dunnock, (4/0) Robin, (0/1) Blackbird, (1/0) Reed Warbler, (4/0) Lesser Whitethroat, (4/3) Whitethroat, (1/1) Blackcap, (2/1) Chiffchaff, (0/4) Willow Warbler, (1/0) Long Tailed Tit, (5/0) Chaffinch and (1/0) Greenfinch.
Not the worst day ever for the time of year although the breeding season does not seem to be the best ever.
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