Eskmeals 17 October 2009

Present KH, JS, JAF
69 New Birds Ringed, 6 retraps.

1 Sparrowhawk; 12 Wren; 8 Dunnock; 11 Robin; 6 Blackbird; 3 Song Thrush; 2 Blackcap; 2 Goldcrest; 3 Long-tailed Tit; 3 Coal Tit; 5 Blue Tit; 3 Great Tit; 7 Bullfinch; 2 Redpoll.

First winter male Sparrowhawk, Eskmeals, 17/10/2009 . The wing of this bird was 7mm below average. At this open site we normally catch females, let's hope one of them does not eat him.