It was a day of varied weather conditions ranging from a minor westerly, almost nothing at dawn, through a downpour to beautiful sunshine with a near gale blowing. Even in these conditions 2 new species for the year were ringed, a Coal Tit (less than annual at Hilbre, above left) and a beautiful male Common Redstart (above right). Also today were 2 Greenland Wheatears (right), the first of this race to arrive at Hilbre following the smaller more local breeding examples seen thus far. A 
Grasshopper Warbler was found skulking in the 'newton' trap, and was discovered not to be the bird ringed previously (below). The only small warbler ringed today was a Chiffchaff. A Sparrowhawk flew through the island with a couple of Swallows chasing it and a single House Martin was also seen.
Grasshopper Warbler was found skulking in the 'newton' trap, and was discovered not to be the bird ringed previously (below). The only small warbler ringed today was a Chiffchaff. A Sparrowhawk flew through the island with a couple of Swallows chasing it and a single House Martin was also seen.
The female Blackbird of the pair suspected of attempting to breed (right) was trapped and ringed which means a check can be made on its progress.
Still only 3 Brent Geese visible today so perhaps the others have already left for the breeding grounds. The 2 Greylags were noted again and are probably the same couple logged in the last few days, while a drake Common Scoter also showed. Ringed:- 3 Wheatears, 1 Coal Tit, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Redstart, 1 Grasshopper Warbler, 1 Blackbird.(DB,JE, et al) [188-29) photos JE
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