Monday 5 November 2012

5th November 2012

A fall of Blackbirds occurred on the island this morning but as often happens, most had gone not long after dawn, although some lingered long enough to be ringed. Five Song Thrushes and a Redwing were also part of the movement which took place despite a clear night, but the south east breeze (which soon turned to the north east) certainly helped. A Woodcock was also found. Previous ringing recoveries from this time of year suggest that most of these birds are from the continent, and this seems to be the case today as the Blackbirds measured had wing lengths compatible with continental (possibly fennoscandinavian) origin. The 6 Dark-bellied Brents are still here. Waders were scattered on the low tide although 120 Redshanks was a good count.
 'Thumper' lives ! (regular readers will understand)
Ringed:- 4 Blackbirds            [ 1067-31]
(DB,JE )

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