August 25th (New Hythe)

Reed Warbler

0600-0830 E/W scrub (2X 40ft).

BIRDS RINGED

Blackcap  (12)

Bullfinch (2) + (1) re trap,all juv

Garden Warbler  (1) forth this year

Wren  (1)

Reed Warbler  (2)

Blue Tit  (1)

TOTAL  (19) + (1) re trap

Blackcap and Garden Warbler

August 22nd (Sandwich Bay and Oare marshes)

Clear,light SE (0600-1300).

A Spotted Flycatcher was a nice surprise in the nets this morning.Swallows and House Martins were on the move,but the sun full on the nests ment a low catch again.

BIRDS RINGED

Robin  (3)

Linnet  (1)

Blackcap  (7)

ReedWarbler  (2)

Spotted Flycatcher  (1)

Garden Warbler  (2)

Blue Tit  (1)

Great Tit  (1)

Greenfinch  (1)

Wren  (1)

Willow Warbler  (4)

Swallow  (4)

TOTAL  (28)

On my way home,I called in on Oare marshes.I was hoping to see the White-rumped Sandpiper again,but this time in much better light.Unfortunately the bird had departed,I was told on Thursday.I did however see a nice Black Tern,a first for the year.

Dunlin,Little Stint and Ruff