A Paddyfield Warbler was trapped and ringed on Hilbre late morning (see below). A first record for Hilbre as well as Cheshire and Wirrral.
Unfortunately, after release into the area it was caught it has not been seen subsequently.When we have all recovered from the shock more photos and detail will follow. There were no other grounded migrants today...
Recovered slightly now - here are a couple more photos... an amazing find by Obs regular John Elliott.
Photos - top SRW, left and right BSB, below SRW
(JE, CJW, SRW et al)
4 comments:
Good tatty adult, but any idea of sex?
MEGA! Congrats guys
AW and ASW in Florida
Hi Mark
We did not sex it but it had a fairly short wing length (even for Paddyfield) 56mm ... female?
Hi Andy/Alan
Thanks guys - I did ring Alan forgetting he was in the states.
Cheers
Steve
he's gutted Steve but I did get him his life Least Bittern, Orchard Oriole and Clapper Rail this morning as small compensation.
cheers
Andy
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