The RNLI Lifeboat appeared in the estuary mid morning at high tide and it is the first time we have seen it on the river. A boat had run aground on the far bank in the fog and was in need of rescue.
There wasn't much moving in the fog and overall it was generally quiet. The only thing of note was an increase of wagtails, which were likely to be White Wagtails heading north. The ringing was made up mostly of Willow Warblers and probably an arrival of Blackbirds with 5 new birds ringed. 26 new birds and 8 retraps was still a decent return.
Blackbird © RD
Bullfinch © RD
Ringing Totals 23/04/2015
New Retrap
Blackbird 5 1
Blackcap 1
Bullfinch 1
Dunnock 1 2
Goldfinch 2
Great Tit 1
Linnet 1
Reed Bunting 1
Robin 2
Willow Warbler 14 3
Wren 1
Total 26 8
Steve and I are heading to Copeland Bird Observatory for the weekend, so we are hoping for some nice birds. The forecast is looking pretty poor but we will try to make the best of it.
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