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Ringing near Gifford, East Lothian, winter 24/25 (2 Viewers)

10.1.25 - Mist netting at secondary feed station, Farm 1

Blackbird new 1
retrap 1
Chaffinch new 4
retrap 3
Dunnock new 2
retrap 4
Redwing new 2
retrap
Robin new 2
retrap 1
Tree sparrow new 1
retrap
Yellowhammer new 6
retrap 5
TOTALS new 18
retrap 14


We are reducing session length to leave birds more time for feeding, visiting nets at very short intervals so birds are removed promptly and taking less measurements to reduce holding time during this colder weather

Also seen/heard :
Heron
Greylag geese
Pheasant
Herring gull
Tawny owl
Woodpigeon
Wren
Fieldfare
Rook
Carrion crow
Jackdaw
Bullfinch

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
11.1.25 Mist netting at Farm 1, original feed station

Blackbird new
retrap 1
Chaffinch new 3
retrap 2
Dunnock new 1
retrap 1
Robin new 2
retrap 1
Tree sparrow new
retrap 1
Wren new
retrap 1
Yellowhammer new 47
retrap 11
TOTAL new 53
retrap 18

There was a decent flock of tree sparrow playing their usual "we can see you" avoidance games, but where are all the finches - a few chaffinch about but hardly any others at all

Also seen/heard :
Greylag geese
Pheasant
Grey partridge 6
Herring gull
Woodpigeon
Tawny owl
Great spotted woodpecker
Fieldfare
Blue tit
Coal tit
Carrion crow
Rook
Jay
Magpie
Siskin
Greenfinch
 
26.1.25 Whoosh netting at rape bait station, Farm 1

Linnet new 55
retrap 46

Nine of those retraps had not been caught previously this winter and one, ringed in January 2024, had been caught on North Ronaldsay (Orkney) in May and has now returned here.

Also seen/heard
Greylag goose
Mallard
Teal
Sparrowhawk
Kestrel
Pheasant
Herring gull
Woodpigeon
Skylark
Carrion crow
Goldfinch
Reed bunting

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
30.1.25 Mist netting at Farm 1, original feed station

Blackbird new 1
retrap 2
Chaffinch new 5
retrap 1
Great tit new 1
retrap 1
Robin new
retrap 4
Tree sparrow new 2
retrap 1
Wren new
retrap 1
Yellowhammer new 25
retrap 8
TOTAL new 34
retrap 18


Also seen/heard :
Greylag geese
Buzzard
Pheasant
Grey partridge 3
Golden plover
Herring gull
Woodpigeon
Tawny owl
Dunnock
Blue tit
Coal tit
Jackdaw
Raven
Magpie
Greenfinch
Bullfinch

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
1.2.25 Mist netting at Farm 2, upper site.

Blackbird new
retrap 1
Dunnock new
retrap 4
Great tit new 1
retrap
House sparrow new 4
retrap
Redwing new 1
retrap
Reed bunting new 2
retrap
Robin new
retrap 2
Tree sparrow new 4
retrap 1
Yellowhammer new 22
retrap 7
TOTAL new 34
retrap 15

10+ redwing were seen in neighbouring treetops.

Also seen/heard :

Greylag geese
Buzzard
Pheasant
Herring gull
Tawny owl
Woodpigeon
Mistle thrush
Blue tit
Coal tit
Raven
Rook
Carrion crow
Jackdaw
Chaffinch
Siskin

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
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08.2.25 Whoosh netting at rape bait station, Farm 1

Goldfinch new
retrap 5
Linnet new 35
retrap 43

Also seen/heard
Greylag goose
Buzzard
Pheasant
Grey partridge
Woodcock
Herring gull
Woodpigeon
Wren
Fieldfare c50
Rook
Jackdaw
Jay
Chaffinch

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
14.2.25 Mist netting at Farm 1, original feed station

Bullfinch new 3
retrap
Chaffinch new
retrap 1
Coal tit new 1
retrap
Dunnock new
retrap 16
Robin new
retrap 6
Yellowhammer new 10
retrap 4
TOTAL new 14
retrap 27

Also seen/heard :
Greylag geese
Mallard
Buzzard
Sparrowhawk
Pheasant
Grey partridge 3
Herring gull
Woodpigeon
Barn owl
Tawny owl
Skylark
Blackbird
Blue tit
Long-tailed tit
Tree sparrow
Jackdaw
Crow
Rook
Greenfinch
Siskin

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
22.2.25 Whoosh netting at rape bait station, Farm 1

Goldfinch new
retrap 1
Linnet new 25
retrap 18

We thought far more birds were present up to Wednesday than latterly. The change in proportion of retraps also suggests spring movement has started in earnest.

Also seen/heard
Greylag goose
Buzzard
Pheasant
Herring gull
Woodpigeon
Skylark (singing)
Robin (singing)
Blackbird (singing)
Song thrush (singing)
Rook
Carrion crow
Jackdaw

We have been seeing (on a camera trap) up to 7 grey partridge feeding though this has tailed off recently to a pair at any one time.

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
27.2.25 - Mist netting at secondary feed station, Farm 1

Blue tit new 1
retrap
Chaffinch new 7
retrap 7
Jackdaw new 1
retrap
Reed bunting new 1
retrap
Robin new 1
retrap 1
Treecreeper new 1
retrap
Tree sparrow new 2
retrap 4
Yellowhammer new 12
retrap 8

What, no dunnocks !

Also seen/heard :
Greylag geese
Pink-footed geese
Buzzard
Pheasant
Herring gull
Black-headed gull
Peewit (6)
Tawny owl
Woodpigeon
Feral pigeon
Great spotted woodpecker (drumming)
Skylark (singing)
Nuthatch
Dunnock (singing)
Long-tailed tit
Blackbird (singing)
Mistle thrush (singing)
Song thrush (singing)
Rook
Carrion crow
Bullfinch

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
28.2.25 Mist netting at Farm 2, upper site.

Dunnock new 1
retrap 4
Goldfinch new 2
retrap
House sparrow new
retrap 2
Linnet new 1
retrap
Long tailed tit new 2
retrap
Reed bunting new
retrap 1
Robin new 2
retrap 1
Tree sparrow new 1
retrap
Woodpigeon new 1
retrap
Yellowhammer new 21
retrap 1
TOTAL new 31
retrap 9

Also seen/heard :

Greylag geese
Mallard
Buzzard
Sparrowhawk
Pheasant
Herring gull
Tawny owl
Great spotted woodpecker (drumming)
Skylark (singing)
Blackbird (singing)
Song thrush (singing)
Goldcrest (singing)
Blue tit
Coal tit (singing)
Great tit (singing)
Raven
Rook
Carrion crow
Jackdaw
Magpie
Jay
Chaffinch (singing)

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
1.3.25 Whoosh netting at rape bait station, Farm 1

Linnet new 15
retrap 16


Also seen/heard
Greylag goose
Buzzard
Pheasant
Herring gull
Black-headed gull
Peewit
Woodpigeon
Great spotted woodpecker
Skylark (singing)
Robin (singing)
Dunnock (singing)
Blackbird (singing)
Song thrush (singing)
Rook
Chaffinch (singing)
Bullfinch
Goldfinch
Yellowhammer (singing)

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
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6.3.25 Whoosh netting at rape bait station, Farm 1

Goldfinch new
retrap 1
Linnet new 14
retrap 13

Also seen/heard
Greylag goose
Buzzard
Pheasant
Herring gull
Black-headed gull
Woodpigeon
Skylark (singing)
Pied wagtail
Robin (singing)
Song thrush (singing)
Rook
Crow
Chaffinch (singing)
Yellowhammer (singing)

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
7/3.25 Mist netting at Farm 1, original feed station

Blackbird new
retrap 1
Chaffinch new 10
retrap 1
Greenfinch new 1
retrap
Robin new 1
retrap 1
Song Thrush new 1
retrap
Tree sparrow new 4
retrap 1
Yellowhammer new 28
retrap 11
TOTAL new 45
retrap 15


Also seen/heard :
Greylag geese
Buzzard
Pheasant
Grey partridge 3
Stankie
Herring gull
Black-headed gull
Golden plover
Woodpigeon
Tawny owl
Great spotted woodpecker (drumming)
Skylark (singing)
Wren (singing)
Dunnock (singing)
Blackbird (singing)
Great tit (singing)
Jackdaw
Crow
Rook
Raven
Goldfinch

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
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8.3.25 Whoosh netting at rape bait station, Farm 1

Linnet new 13
retrap 12


Also seen/heard
Greylag goose
Pink-footed goose
Pheasant
Herring gull
Black-headed gull
Woodpigeon
Skylark (singing)
Meadow pipit
Robin
Dunnock
Blackbird
Song thrush
Rook
Crow
Jay
Chaffinch
Yellowhammer

I won't be reporting song here now that everything is singing !

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
15.3.25 Whoosh netting at rape bait station, Farm 1

Linnet new 18
retrap 16


Also seen/heard
Greylag goose
Teal
Buzzard
Pheasant
Herring gull
Black-headed gull
Woodpigeon
Skylark
Robin
Dunnock
Wren
Blackbird
Song thrush
Mistle thrush
Chiffchaff
Rook
Crow
Chaffinch
Goldfinch
Yellowhammer

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
16.3.25 - Mist netting at secondary feed station, Farm 1

Blue tit new 1
retrap
Chaffinch new 2
retrap
Dunnock new
retrap 1
Reed bunting new 1
retrap
Woodpigeon new 1
retrap
Yellowhammer new 6
retrap 6
TOTALS new 11
retrap 7


A bit disappointing. The last few days were nippy and we had seen flocks of up to 50 here feeding. This morning was forecast to be nippy too, but it was relatively mild and most birds didn't come in to feed.

Also seen/heard :
Greylag geese
Buzzard
Pheasant
Grey partridge
Herring gull
Black-headed gull
Curlew
Barn owl
Tawny owl
Woodpigeon
Great spotted woodpecker (drumming)
Skylark
Meadow pipit
Wren
Blackbird
Mistle thrush
Song thrush
Fieldfare c.30
Long-tailed tit
Rook
Carrion crow
Jackdaw
Chaffinch
Goldfinch

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
19.3.25 Mist netting at Farm 2, upper site.

DBullfinch new 3
retrap
Dunnock new 3
retrap 8
House sparrow new 4
retrap
Reed bunting new 1
retrap
Robin new 2
retrap 1
Tree sparrow new 4
retrap 4
Yellowhammer new 18
retrap 6
TOTAL new 35
retrap 19


Also seen/heard :

Greylag geese
Buzzard
Pheasant
Herring gull
Tawny owl
Woodpigeon
Skylark
Wren
Blackbird
Song thrush
Blue tit
Coal tit
Chiffchaff
Rook
Carrion crow
Jackdaw
Magpie
Chaffinch
Goldfinch

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 
24.3.25 Whoosh netting at rape bait station, Farm 1

Linnet new 25
retrap 7


Also seen/heard
Greylag goose
Buzzard
Pheasant
Herring gull
Black-headed gull
Woodpigeon
Skylark
Meadow pipit
Robin
Blackbird
Chiffchaff
Rook
Crow
Reven
Goldfinch

Many thanks to all concerned, Mike.
 

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