Present A.M. J.S. K.H. R.G. and C.G.
Although not unknown at this site Brambling and Tawny Owl were the highlights of December, so far. A total of 179 birds have been processed of 19 species. They were as follows (re-traps). Tawny Owl 1. Wren 1(4), Dunnock 1(5), Robin 4(7), Blackbird 19(6), Fieldfare 13, Song Thrush11(3), Redwing 1, Blackcap 5,Golcrest1(1), Long-tailed Tit 3(2), Coal Tit 6(6), Blue Tit 15(12), Great Tit (3), Treecreeper 1, Chaffinch 25, Brambling 1, Greenfinch 4, Bullfinch 14(12).
When ringing we don't always see the wildlife we would with a pair of binoculars and no distractions. Here are two shots, taken by our chief photographer, in the ringing area.
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