Thursday 16 June 2022

A few signs that autumn is not too far away, with 10 Curlews on Carrag Howny, three Black-headed Gulls in Solfach and two Swifts along the West Coast. Also seen today was the Siberian Chiffchaff still for its 20th day!

We welcomed Kevin Clements today, who is volunteering at the Obs until next Wednesday. The afternoon was spent ringing the gulls in the North End, 72 Herring Gulls and 11 Lesser Black-backed Gulls were ringed including 14 that were also colour ringed. 

Lesser Black-backed nest © Ed Betteridge

Herring Gull chick © Ed Betteridge

The evening was spent along the West Coast ringing Manx Shearwaters with 43 birds ringed and 33 retraps caught. Alongside this two Oystercatchers chicks were also caught!

Manxies © Steve Stansfield

Oystercatcher chick © Steve Stansfield

 


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