September 16th (Sandwich Bay)

Low cloud and rain just to the north.Brought a big movement of hirundines over the Bay just in front of the rain.One hundred and forty nine House Martins and one Swallow were ringed.Thirty one Blackcaps,nine Chiffchaffs,2 Willow Warblers and one Spotted Flycatcher were also ringed.

The change in the weather also saw large numbers of Meadow Pipits in the area,with hundreds passing over north and a nice Red-backed Shrike was also found.

September 14th (New Hythe)

Reed Warbler (3) young bird.

Clear and warm (2X40ft) West Scrub (0600-O930).

BIRDS RINGED

Chiffchaff  9

Blackcap  15

Long-Tailed Tit  2

Great Tit  2

Reed Warbler  2

TOTAL  30

On my return home,I found a Painted lady in the garden.

September 11th (Sandwich Bay)

Grasshopper Warbler

(0530-1200).

Although it was a clear night and a cloudless morning.There was a moderate number of birds in the bushes,55 were ringed.Blackcaps led the way with 22.There was a nice surprise mid day.When a Grasshopper Warbler turned up in a net in the White House bushes.Another young  male Common Redstart was caught and twelve new Long-tailed Tits were also ringed.

Low numbers of hirundines have been caught so far this autumn.The clear weather helps them pass over without stopping.

September 7th (New Hythe)

Willow Warbler