Haven Ringing Group
Regular ringing sessions take place at Holland Haven undertaken by the ringing team comprising of Simon & Pat Cox, Peter Newton & Leon Woodrow.
2nd Dec
Simon Cox
Meadow Pipit ringed Haven 02/10/23 (1st year), controlled Chippenham Fen, Cambridgeshire 5/10/24.
5th Nov
Peter, Leon, Jack and Barry
Ringing on the back hedge this a.m. Apart from a frustrating
flyover, from what was almost certainly a Hawfinch but not 100%, we did manage
a flyover Tree Pipit calling.
4th Nov
Simon & Pat Cox
Lesser Redpoll ringed Haven 5/10/23 controlled nr Doncaster 30/10/24 237 km NW
25th Oct
Simon & Pat Cox
'End of season’ ringing session this morning, just 9 birds ringed: Reed Bunting 4, Meadow Pipit 2, single Cetti’s Warbler, Wren & Robin.
23rd Oct
Simon & Pat Cox
19 birds ringed this morning: Meadow Pipit 8, Reed Bunting 4, Blue Tit 3, Cetti’s Warbler 2, Stonechat 1, Moorhen 1.
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18th Oct
Simon & Pat Cox
30 birds ringed this morning + 1 control: Reed Bunting 13, Blue Tit 5, Chiffchaff 4+ control, Lesser Redpoll 3, Cetti’s Warbler 2, single Wren, Meadow Pipit & Stonechat . Not much else of note except 1 Swallow S.
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Chiff caught in reedbed on 18/10 (1st cy bird) had been ringed on 11/10 at King’s Worthy, Hampshire—movement of 192 km ENE.
Interesting October movement.
11th Oct
Simon & Pat Cox
Fairly quiet in reedbed area this morning. Small flocks of M Pipits, a few Reed Buntings, three finch flocks totalling 50+, probably Goldies, Kingfisher & Sparrowhawk.
29 birds ringed: Reed Bunting 13, Meadow Pipit 7, Wren 4, Cetti’s Warbler 3, Chiffchaff 1, House Sparrow 1.
4th Oct
Simon & Pat Cox
51 birds ringed this morning: Meadow Pipit 25, Reed Bunting 12, Blue Tit 6, Wren 3, Cetti’s Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 2, Goldcrest 1.
Kingfisher ringed last week re-trapped.
Meadow Pipits toing and froing all morning, 100+ no more than a guess. Sparrowhawk & a few Swallows
28th Sept
Simon & Pat Cox
16 birds ringed this morning: Swallow 5, Reed Warbler 3, Meadow Pipit 2, Reed Bunting 2, single Blue Tit, Cetti’s Warbler, Grey Wagtail & Kingfisher.
17th Sept
Peter, Leon & Jack
Ringing on the back hedge, 33 New Birds , (4 Retraps including 2 of Simon’s).
Blue Tit (1) 4, Great Tit (1), Swallow 6, Reed Warbler 6, Cetti’s Warbler (2) 3, Long Tailed Tit 2, Wren 3, Robin 7, Dunnock 1, Meadow Pipit 1.
21st Sept
Simon & Pat Cox
114 birds ringed this morning: Swallow 67, Meadow Pipit 20, Reed Warbler 11, Cetti’s Warbler 5, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Bunting 3, Robin 1, Wren 1, Blue Tit 4.
Surprised to retrap a juv Swallow ringed on 04/09.
Water Rail heard.
17th Sept
Peter & Leon
15 New , (2 Rertraps) Blackbird 1, Great Tit 1, Robin (1) 5, Dunnock (1), Long Tailed Tit 2, Chiff-chaff 1, Blue Tit 3, Reed Warbler 1, Blackcap 1.
14th Sept
Simon & Pat Cox
Slow ringing session this morning with 17 birds ringed: Reed Warbler 7, Sedge Warbler 3, Meadow Pipit 3, Blue Tit 2, Swallow 1, Reed Bunting 1.
Several pulses of Swallows through (120+) & a few groups of M Pipits (50+) but missed PL’s Grey Wagtail.
6th Sept
Simon & Pat Cox
19 birds ringed this morning: Swallow 9, Reed Warbler 4, Sedge Warbler 3, single Cetti’s Warbler, Whitethroat & Reed Bunting.
4th Sept
Simon & Pat Cox
Lovely to have hirundines swirling overhead all morning. 154 birds ringed: Swallow 121 (+ a control, just 3 adults), House Martin 18, Sand Martin 3, Reed Warbler 6, Sedge Warbler 4, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Reed Bunting 1.
28th Aug
Simon & Pat Cox
36 birds ringed this morning: Swallow 18, Sedge Warbler 6, Reed Warbler 4, Blue Tit 4, Reed Bunting 3, Cetti’s Warbler 1.
19th Aug
Simon & Pat Cox
50 birds ringed this morning: Reed Warbler 16, Sedge Warbler 4, Whitethroat 5, Willow Warbler 1, Swallow 20, Blue Tit 1, Reed Bunting 3.
17th Aug
Simon & Pat Cox
45 birds ringed this morning: Sedge Warbler 26, Reed Warbler 10, Whitethroat 2, Swallow 2, Blue Tit 2, Reed Bunting 3. (Sedge Warbler total now over 100).
Sedge Warbler ringed Haven 11/09/20 controlled at Icklesham, E Sussex 29/07/24
13th Aug
Simon & Pat Cox
51 birds ringed this morning: Swallow 21, Reed Warbler 15, Sedge Warbler 8, Reed Bunting 4, Whitethroat 3.
11th Aug
Simon & Pat Cox
33 birds ringed this morning: Sedge Warbler 13, Reed Warbler 5, Swallow 12, single Willow Warbler, Wren & Meadow Pipit.
4th Aug
Simon & Pat Cox
47 birds ringed this morning: Swallow 30, Sedge Warbler 9, Reed Warbler 5 (+ retraps from ‘22 & ‘23), Cetti’s Warbler 1, Reed Bunting 2.
2nd Aug
Simon & Pat Cox
62 birds ringed this morning: Sedge Warbler 26, Reed Warbler 21, Swallow 10, Cetti’s Warbler 2, single Reed Bunting, Whitethroat & Blue Tit.
2nd Aug
Peter & Leon
Just 9 birds ringed this morning, as follows: Chiff-chaff 2, Whitethroat 2, Robin 2, Reed Warbler 1, Dunnock 1, Magpie 1.
29th July
Simon & Pat Cox
34 birds ringed this morning: Sedge Warbler 17, Reed Warbler 10, Cetti’s Warbler 2, Whitethroat 2, Swallow 3.
Greenshank flew over ringing site.
17th July 24
Simon Cox
Quiet ringing session this morning, just 8 birds ringed: Sedge Warbler 4, Reed Warbler 2, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Wren 1. Retraps: Reed Warbler ringed 4/8/19, another ringed last year; Sedge Warbler ringed by PN back hedge earlier this year.
16th July 24
Peter & Leon
A short session setting up a new ringing area gave totals of 4 Whitethroat , 2 Blackcap , 1 Dunnock and 1 Lesser Whitethroat.
8th July 24
Simon Cox
19 birds ringed in reed-bed this am: Sedge Warbler 8, Reed Warbler 5 (+ 3 reaps of birds ringed in 2023), Chiffchaff 2, Swallow 1, Blue Tit 1, Dunnock 1, Reed Bunting 1.
Sightings: Med Gull 1 adult, Adder baking on path.
Of interest: Barn Owl breeding at Old Hall was ringed as a chick near Cardiff in 2021.
13th May 24
Simon Cox
Just received details of juv Sedge Warbler ringed Haven 09/08/23 controlled Belgium (West-Vlaanderen) 27/08/23
30th April 24
Peter & Leon
Session this morning, 30 Birds caught , 27 New and 3 retraps ( )
Blue Tit. (1), Great Tit. 2, Cetti’s Warbler. 3 (1), Chiff-chaff. 1, Lesser Whitethroat. 1, Whitethroat. 2, Sedge Warbler. 2, Reed Warbler. 3, Blackbird. 5, Robin 1, Dunnock. 3. (1), Linnet. 1, Reed Bunting. 3
Barn Owl, Sparrowhawk, Cuckoo present during most of the morning, and a Great White Egret was on the pool in front of the viewing platform on departure (viewed from the Scrape).
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Tues 31st Oct
Simon & Pat Cox
15 birds ringed this morning, session aborted due to heavy shower. L Redpoll 7, M Pipit 3, Reed Bunting 3, single Wren & Robin
Fri 27th Oct
Simon & Pat Cox
27 birds ringed before the rain: L Redpoll 15, Reed Bunting 7, Cetti’s Warbler 2, single Goldcrest, Robin & Meadow Pipit.
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One of this morning’s Redpolls at the greyer end of the spectrum for Lesser. Maybe from the north of their range in Europe.
Wed 25th Oct
Simon & Pat Cox
Lesser Redpoll ringed Haven 30/09/23 controlled Sandwich Bay 09/10/23 (63 km)
Reed Bunting ringed Haven 07/10/21 controlled St James, nr Halesworth 17/10/23 (65 km) (Waveney Ringing Group)
Sun 22nd Oct
Simon & Pat Cox
47 birds ringed this morning: Lesser Redpoll 19, Meadow Pipit 12, Reed Bunting 7, Robin 2, single Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, Wren, Blue Tit, Goldcrest, Stonechat & Pied Wagtail. SEO hunting at dawn, light passage included 30+ Redpolls & 50+ Mipits
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Mon 16th Oct
Simon & Pat Cox
48 birds ringed this morning: Lesser Redpoll 17, Meadow Pipit 15, Reed Bunting 9, Cetti’s Warbler 2, Bearded Tit 2 (both males), single Wren, Stonechat & Goldcrest. (4 Goldcrests, single Robin, Great Tit & Chaffinch ringed yesterday in Badger Sett ride).
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Mon 9th Oct
Simon & Pat Cox
28 birds ringed this morning: Lesser Redpoll 10, Meadow Pipit 10, Reed Bunting 5, Wren 1, Swallow 1, Stonechat 1 ( photo shows 4 juv type un-moulted outer greater coverts = 1st winter bird). Passerine passage viewed from ringing base: Goldfinch 400+, L Redpoll 15+, few Linnets & Swallows, M Pipit 80+. Also Green Woodpecker 1.
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Yesterday’s Redpoll was ringed on 05/10 ie 3 days earlier at Minsmere by the Waveney Ringing Group.
Cetti’s Warbler caught Haven reed-bed on 08/10 had been ringed at Icklesham, E Sussex on 29/09/21, movement of 109 km. One I ringed at Haven in 09/16 was controlled 3 weeks later at Iken Marsh, Suffolk.
Sun 8th Oct
Simon & Pat Cox
81 birds ringed this morning: Meadow Pipit 20, Reed Bunting 19, Lesser Redpoll 16 (+ control), Swallow 15, Blue Tit 7, Cetti’s Warbler 3 (+ 2 retraps), Chiffchaff 1.
Day rounded off with a lovely concert in Stratford St Mary church with Wall Brown on one of the gravestones!
Thurs 5th Oct
Simon & Pat Cox
24 birds ringed: Meadow Pipit 11, Reed Bunting 6, Lesser Redpoll 5, Reed Warbler 1, Chiffchaff 1.
Mon 2nd Oct
Simon & Pat Cox
16:56 Slow start in lingering mist but eventually ringed 44 birds: Meadow Pipit 21, Swallow 11, Reed Bunting 4, Blue Tit 3, Chiffchaff 2, single Reed Warbler, Cetti’s Warbler & Stonechat. Rough totals passing M Pipit 120+, Swallow 60+, Goldfinch 30+, Redpoll 1, Sparrowhawk 1
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Recent Haven Reed Warbler controls, both juvs, had been ringed in Northumberland on 13/08 (Haven 08/09) & near Ely, Cambs on 09/09 (Haven 14/09)
Sat 30th Sept
Simon & Pat Cox
81 birds ringed this morning: Swallow 36, Meadow Pipit 15, Reed Bunting 13, Lesser Redpoll 9, Reed Warbler 2, Chiffchaff 2, Blue Tit 2, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Blackcap 1. Several Redpoll flocks through early, total 35+
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Wed 27th Sept
Simon & Pat Cox
76 birds ringed this am: Swallow 30 + control, Meadow Pipit 24, Reed Bunting 9, Blue Tit 6, Cetti’s Warbler 3, Stonechat 2, Reed Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 1.
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Mon 25th Sept
Simon & Pat Cox
10 birds ringed this morning in breezy conditions: Meadow Pipit 6, single Swallow, Reed Warbler, Whitethroat & Wren.
Steady passage of Swallows (200-250 v approx) & M Pipits (150-200 v approx). 1 House Martin noticed.
Thurs 14th Sept
Simon & Pat Cox
56 birds ringed this morning: Meadow Pipit 32, Swallow 12, Reed Warbler 8 (+ control, different from one few days ago), Reed Bunting 2, Sedge Warbler 1, Cetti’s Warbler 1.
Strong passage of Swallows & M Pipits—hopefully BC will have meaningful figures. Pipits continued after you left Brian—another 30 at least.
Mon 11th Sept
Simon & Pat Cox
29 birds ringed this morning: Swallow 17, Meadow Pipit 4, Reed Warbler 3, Cetti’s Warbler 3 (+ re-trap), Sedge Warbler 2.
c50 Meadow Pipits moved through & ‘three-figures’ of Swallows plus a few House Martins & 2 Sand Martins.
Fri 8th Sept
Simon & Pat Cox
26 birds ringed this morning: Reed Warbler 7 (+ control), Sedge Warbler 5, Swallow 4, Meadow Pipit 4, Blue Tit 2, single Whitethroat, Great Tit, Reed Bunting & Grasshopper Warbler.
Mon 4th Sept
Simon & Pat Cox
35 birds ringed this morning: Swallow 15, Reed Warbler 4, Sedge Warbler 4, Whitethroat 4, Reed Bunting 4, single Wren, Blue Tit, Goldfinch & Whinchat (ad male—really smart species in the hand).
Sat 2nd Sept
Simon & Pat Cox
37 birds ringed this morning: Swallow 15, Reed Warbler 7, Whitethroat 6, Reed Bunting 4, House Martin 2, Sedge Warbler 2, Cetti’s Warbler 1.
Probable Tree Pipit ( heard only, single call).
Just had report of Swallow ringed as juv at Haven 26/08/22 controlled on Alderney 06/05/23 (first bird I’ve had reported on the CIs.
Fri 25th Aug
Simon & Pat Cox
22 birds ringed this am: Swallow 15, Reed Warbler 2, Whinchat 2, single Whitethroat, Linnet & Reed Bunting.
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Wed 23rd Aug
Simon & Pat Cox
66 birds ringed this morning: Swallow 50, Sedge Warbler 5, Whitethroat 5, House Sparrow 2, single Cetti’s Warbler, Willow Warbler, Reed Warbler (+ retrap from 2020, also retrapped 2022) & Blue Tit.
Mon 21st Aug
Simon & Pat Cox
44 birds ringed this morning: Swallow 24, Reed Warbler 5, Sedge Warbler 5, Willow Warbler 3, Whitethroat 2, Reed Bunting 2, single Cetti’s Warbler, House Martin & Blue Tit.
Few Swifts through early & good passage of House Martins with Swallows mid morning.
Wed 16th Aug
Simon & Pat Cox
Evening session yesterday 27 birds ringed: Swallow 20, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Bunting 2, single Cetti’s Warbler, Whitethroat & Reed Warbler (60+ Swallows in area at dusk).
This am 40 birds ringed: Swallow 27, Sedge Warbler 5, Reed Warbler 3, Reed Bunting 2, single Cetti’s Warbler, Whitethroat & Sand Martin.
Wed 9th Aug
Simon & Pat Cox
24 birds ringed this am: Reed Warbler 11, Swallow 5, Sedge Warbler 4, single Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, Linnet & Reed Bunting. Also 4 Willow Warblers ringed in Badger sett earlier in the week.
Thurs 20th July
Simon Cox
29 birds ringed this morning: Reed Warbler 10, Sedge Warbler 10, Swallow 5, Whitethroat 2, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Wren 1.
Sat 8th July 23
Simon Cox
25 birds ringed this am: Reed Warbler 10 (+ retrap from 2022), Sedge Warbler 5 (+ control), Swallow 4, Whitethroat 2, Blue Tit 2, Linnet 1, Reed Bunting 1.
Simon Cox
1 Chiffchaff ringed in Ringing Compound
2023
Simon Cox
Ringing Totals for 2022
Haven Ringing Total 2022 was 927, top species were Swallow 151, Reed Warbler 143, Meadow Pipit 112, Sedge Warbler 89, Blue Tit 75, Reed Bunting 61, Lesser Redpoll 56.
Grand Total 17270
Sat 12th Nov 22
Simon & Pat Cox
Another 13 Lesser Redpolls ringed this am + Meadow Pipit, Cetti’s Warbler & 2 Reed Buntings. LR total now 55.
Sat 5th Nov 22
Simon & Pat Cox
30 birds ringed in reedbed this am: Cetti’s Warbler, Wren & 28 Lesser Redpolls! Minor variations in plumage but in my opinion none met the criteria for Mealy. Adult male in photo.
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Fri 4th Nov 22
Simon & Pat Cox
8 Long T Tits & 1 Blue Tit ringed in Badger Sett ride this am.
Lovely view of 2 Firecrests (thanks Rich & Dave) on way out. Male Blackcap with them.
Mon 31st Oct 22
Simon & Pat Cox
11 birds ringed this am in reed-bed, all Lesser Redpolls!
Water Rail heard as yesterday, 1 Swallow S, 15+ Mipits, total number of Redpolls probably 40+ though several found in net when no flocks noticed.
Sun 30th Oct 22
Simon & Pat Cox
11:01 Attempted ringing session from dawn aborted early due to weather. Cetti’s Warbler 1, Wren 2, Reed Bunting 2 ringed, female Bearded Tit re-trapped (ringed 18/10), Water Rail calling nearby.
Sat 29th Oct 22
Simon Cox
8 Goldcrests & 1 Firecrest ringed this am (badger sett ride). At least 2 more Goldcrests in area + male Blackcap & male Sparrowhawk.
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Tues 25th Oct 22
Simon & Pat Cox
Despite nets blowing out like sails, did ring 11 birds in reed-bed this am: Lesser Redpoll 3, Wren 3, Reed Bunting 3, M Pipit & Blue Tit.
Single Bearded Tit in area (possibly ringed bird from last week), 8 Swallows & steady trickle of finches, Mipits & Skylarks S.
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Fri 21st Oct 22
Simon & Pat Cox
17 birds ringed Haven sites this am: Goldcrest 8, Chiffchaff 1, Blackcap 1, Wren 1, Blackbird 2, Robin 3, Blue Tit 1
Tues 18th Oct 22
Peter & Leon
Ringing along the Back Hedge.
26 birds ringed (plus 3 retraps). Goldcrest 1, Blue Tit 5 (2), Great Tit 3, Cetti’s Warbler 1 (1), Wren 3, Blackbird 3 (2 continental), Song Thrush (continental), Robin 6, Stonechat 1, Dunnock 1, Chaffinch 1.
Tues 18th Oct 22
Simon & Pat Cox
Close SEO this morning while still some lingering mist.
35 birds ringed: Reed Bunting 16, Meadow Pipit 9, Blue Tit 3, Wren 2, single Cetti’s Warbler, Chiffchaff, Dunnock, Stonechat & female Bearded Tit.
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Thurs 13th Oct 22
Simon Cox
Tried the badger sett ride after the rain with some success. 23 birds ringed: Goldcrest 6, Chiffchaff 4, Long-t Tit 4, Great Tit 4, Blue Tit 5 (+ retrap Robin).
Tues 11th Oct 22
Simon Cox
14:25 Nice start this am but soon petered out. 22 birds ringed: Reed Bunting 9, Meadow Pipit 7, Blue Tit 3, Wren 2, Kingfisher 1. Steady trickle of Mipits but otherwise pretty quiet
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Thurs 6th Oct 22
Simon Cox
Misjudged the wind strength this am but did manage to ring 10 birds: Blue Tit 3, Meadow Pipit 2, single Chiffchaff, Reed Warbler, Cetti’s Warbler, Reed Bunting & Wren.
Steady passage of M Pipits, estimate 150-200, Wheatear on track by wooden hide.
Mon 3rd Oct 22
Simon Cox
54 birds ringed this am including this Lesser Redpoll. Also House Martin 29, Blue Tit 10, Meadow Pipit 6, Reed Bunting 6, Blackbird 1, Wren 1.
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Sun 2nd Oct 22
Simon Cox
27 birds ringed in badger sett ride this am: Chiffchaff 15, Blackcap 1, Blue Tit 6, Great Tit 3, Robin 1, Dunnock 1.
Wed 28th Sept 22
Simon Cox
13 birds ringed this am: Meadow Pipit 4, Cetti’s Warbler 2, Blackcap 2, Reed Bunting 2, Dunnock 1, Reed Warbler 1, Blue Tit 1.
Sparrowhawk through, 30+ Mipits at any one time but probably some passage so true total maybe nearer 100
Sun 25th Sept 22
Simon Cox
28 birds ringed + 2 retraps this am: Meadow Pipit 19, Blue Tit 3, Great Tit 1, Cetti’s Warbler 2 (+ 1), Reed Warbler 1 (+ 1), Wren 1, Reed Bunting 1.
All 3 Cetti’s female + male singing nearby so at least 4 in area. Wheatear on track, presumed Pipistrelle sp in headlights 0600.
Wed 21th Sept 22
Simon Cox
Another smart Whinchat this am, one of 56 birds ringed + 4 retraps: Meadow Pipit 27, Blue Tit 19 (+ 1), Reed Warbler 2 (+3), Reed Bunting 2, single Cetti’s Warbler, Chiffchaff, Swallow, Wren, Whinchat & Kingfisher. I am discussing the Chiff with ringing colleagues.
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Thurs 15th Sept 22
Simon Cox
80 birds ringed this am + 2 retraps (both ringed recently): Swallow 29, House Martin 10, Sand Martin 1, Chiffchaff 1, Whitethroat 1, Reed Warbler 8 (+ 1), Sedge Warbler 5 (+ 1), Blue Tit 2, Tree Sparrow 1 , Whinchat 1, Meadow Pipit 19, Reed Bunting 2.
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Tues 13th Sept 22
Simon Cox
57 birds ringed this am: Swallow 28, House Martin 3, Reed Warbler 6, Sedge Warbler 4, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Blue Tit 2, Meadow Pipit 10, Reed Bunting 3. Female Sparrowhawk bounced.
100 Swallows, 10 House Martins, 80+ M Pipits through (minimum estimates)
Tues 6th Sept 22
Simon Cox
Just 7 birds ringed this am in breezy conditions: Reed Warbler 5, Sedge Warbler 2. Single Whinchat seen.
Fri 2nd Sept 22
Simon Cox
41 birds ringed this am: Swallow 15, House Martin 1, Reed Warbler 10, Sedge Warbler 5, Cetti’s Warbler 2, Whitethroat 4, Blue Tit 1, Stonechat 2 (both juvs), Reed Bunting 1
Fri 26th Aug 22
Simon Cox
21 birds ringed this am: Swallow 11, Sand Martin 1, Reed Warbler 4, Sedge Warbler 3, Blue Tit 1, Reed Bunting 1.
Tues 23rd Aug 22
Simon Cox
Juv Whinchat the highlight of a dull, breezy session with just 10 birds ringed, others being 3 Sedge & 6 Reed Warblers, mostly low fat, low weight. Last week several very heavy ones with high fat scores. 7 Black-wits N early on.
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Tues 16th Aug 22
Simon Cox
Juv Swallow controlled yesterday was ringed at Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk on 12/07/22
Mon 15th Aug 22
Simon Cox
60 birds ringed this am: Swallow 8 (+ a control), Reed Warbler 27, Sedge Warbler 16 Whitethroat 6, single Cetti’s Warbler, Willow Warbler & Reed Bunting.
Whimbrel & Redshank heard early on.
Sun 11th Aug 22
Simon Cox
28 Birds ringed this am: Swallow 7, Reed Warbler 4, Sedge Warbler 8, Whitethroat 5, single Lesser Whitethroat, Cetti’s Warbler, Willow Warbler & Stonechat.
Retrap Reed Warbler ringed 22/07/18 Haven as adult.
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This juv Stonechat more advanced in post-juv moult.
Sun 7th Aug 22
Simon Cox
37 birds ringed this am: Swallow 9, Reed Warbler 13, Sedge Warbler 9, Whitethroat 4, Chiffchaff 1, Reed Bunting 1. No retraps.
Thurs 4th Aug 22
Simon Cox
71 birds ringed this am: Swallow 30, Reed Warbler 18, Sedge Warbler 12, Whitethroat 6, Reed Bunting 5. No retraps.
Steady hirundine passage, mainly Swallows but a few Sand & House Martins, 1 Swift
Wed 27th July 22
Simon Cox
15 birds ringed this am: Sedge Warbler 7, Reed Warbler 6, Swallow 1, Wren 1
Sat 23rd July 22
Simon Cox
27 Birds ringed this am: Swallow 1, Reed Warbler 13 (+ retrap from 2021), Sedge Warbler 12, House Sparrow 1.
Sat 16th July 22
Simon Cox
Quiet ringing session today: Swallow 7 & Reed Warbler 4 ringed + retrap RW ringed as adult in 2020.
Sat 9th July 22
Simon Cox
20 Birds ringed this am, inc this juv Stonechat. Also Reed Warbler 8, Sedge Warbler 3, Cetti’s Warbler 1 (juv), Whitethroat 1, Swallow 4, Reed Bunting 2.
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Thurs 23rd June 22
Simon Cox
Did some work on reed-bed rides this am & ringed 3 ad Reed Warblers & a juv Whitethroat
2022
Simon Cox
Sedge W caught in JWR today was ringed on 7/8/20 as juv in Haven reed-bed.
Simon Cox
Just received report of a 2nd juv Sedge W ringed Haven 11/08/21 controlled Loire-Atlantique, France. This one on 17/08, earlier one on 19/08. Latest one at same French site as another controlled Aug ‘20.
Simon Cox
1016 birds ringed at Haven sites 2021 (SC/PN) inc. Swallow 420, Reed Bunting 140, Meadow Pipit 98, Reed Warbler 81, Sedge Warbler 70, House Martin 33, Cetti’s Warbler 15.
Reed Bunting ringed Haven 3/10/19 has been seen at garden feeder in Ipswich 4/2/21, 8/7/21 & 30/1/22. Interesting site fidelity!
Peter Newton
Reed Warbler, ringed at the Haven 9th August 2020, as an adult (Leon), controlled 13 -14 August 2021, Hollesley, Suffolk.
Mon 8th Nov 21
Simon & Pat Cox
Nice end (probably!) to reed bed ringing season with 27 Birds ringed: Reed Bunting 6, Mipit 3, Blue Tit 3, Long-tailed Tit 12, Wren 1, Cetti’s Warbler 1 & female Bearded Tit. Also ct a Long-tailed Tit ringed badger sett Feb this year.
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Tues 2nd Nov 21
Simon & Pat Cox
6 Birds ringed this am: Mipit 3, L Redpoll 2, Reed Bunting 1 (re-trap Cetti’s & Blue Tit). No significant additions to Matt’s list.
Tues 26th Oct 21
Simon & Pat Cox
Damp start, breezy finish but nice to ring 2 Lesser Redpolls plus 3 Reed Bunts, 2 Goldfinches, Wren & another Cetti’s (9 total). Late Swallow seen.
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Tues 26th Oct 21
Peter & Leon
Ringing session on the back hedge aborted due to heavy rain first thing. ringed 1 Blue Tit, 1 Dunnock, 1 Robin. Barn Owl seen in owl box.
Sat 23rd Oct 21
Simon & Pat Cox
31 Birds ringed this am: Reed Bunting 19, Mipit 5, Cetti’s Warbler 3 (total now 12 this autumn), single Blue Tit, Wren, Chiffchaff & nice male Siskin. Barn Owl at dawn to add to PL’s list.
Sat 16th Oct 21
Peter & Leon
Leon and myself had a session along the back hedge this a.m.
35 new birds ringed and 2 retraps: 5 Blue Tits (2), 2 Gt. Tits, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 7 Long-tailed Tits, 3 Wren, 2 Blackbird, 10 Robin, 1 Stonechat (ad), 2 Dunnock, 1 Chaffinch, 1 Reed Bunting.
Fri 15th Oct 21
Simon & Pat Cox
29 Birds ringed this am: Robin 1, Swallow 1, Cetti’s Warbler 2, Goldfinch 1, Reed Bunting 24.
Mon 11th Oct 21
Simon & Pat Cox
20 Birds ringed this am: Mipit 6, Blue Tit 1, Reed Bunting 13.
Sun 10th Oct 21
Simon & Pat Cox
26 Birds ringed this am: Chiffchaff 1, Wren 2, Blue Tit 1, Mipit 5, Siskin 2, Linnet 1, Reed Bunting 14.
Fri 8th Oct 21
Simon & Pat Cox
16:39 Just 13 Birds ringed this am: Cetti’s Warbler 3, Mipit 3, Wren 1, Reed Bunting 6. Yesterday’s control Mipits were both ringed in Suffolk on 18/09, one Shingle St, one Kessingland.
Thurs 7th Oct 21
Simon & Pat Cox
52 Birds ringed this am: Mipit 30 (+ 2 controls), Stonechat 1, Wren 1, Blue Tit 2 (+ 2 retraps, 1 from 2020), Siskin 1, Reed Bunting 17.
Fri 24th Sept 21
Simon & Pat Cox
Just 13 Birds ringed this am: nice ad male Stonechat, rather late juv Willow Warbler, 2 Swallows, 5 Mipits, 3 Reed Warbler’s, 1 Chiffchaff.
Tues 21st Sept 21
Simon & Pat Cox
100 Birds ringed this am: Swallow 70, House Martin 2, Reed Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 5, Whitethroat 1, Blue Tit 3, Mipit 15, Reed Bunting 2.
Sat 18th Sept 21
Simon & Pat Cox
Just 15 Birds ringed this am: Swallow 2, Mipit 7, Sedge Warbler 3, Reed Bunting 3 (+ retrap Cetti’s).
Thurs 16th Sept 21
Simon & Pat Cox
66 Birds ringed this am: Swallow 35 (plus a control), House Martin 7, Reed Warbler 2, Chiffchaff 1, Wren 2, Meadow Pipit 12, Reed Bunting 7. Early Mipit passage 130+, House Martin 40+, Swallow maybe 300+ , Wheatear 1, Linnet 40+.
Reed Warbler juv. caught Haven 19/08 at 09:00 had been ringed 18/08 at 05:43 at Newbourne, Suffolk. 25 km apart.
Sun 12th Sept 21
Simon & Pat Cox
135 Birds ringed this am: Swallow 100, House Martin 22, Sand Martin 1, Reed Warbler 3, Sedge Warbler 1, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Whitethroat 1, Chiffchaff 1, Mipit 3, Reed Bunting 2.
Early Mipit passage 25+, can only guess hirundine numbers, maybe Swallow 400-500, House Martins 60+. One Sedge Warbler was very heavy: 17.4 gm Fat score 7 (scale 0-8). Typical summer weight 10-12 gm so loaded & ready to go!
Tues 7th Sept 21
Simon Cox
Juv Sedge Warbler ringed Haven 11/08/21 controlled 19/08/21 Frossay, Loire-Atlantique, France 555 km.
Sun 5th Sept 21
Simon & Pat Cox
42 Birds ringed this am: Sand Martin 1, Swallow 18, Reed Warbler 8, Sedge Warbler 9, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Reed Bunting 5.
Sun 29th Aug 21
Simon & Pat Cox
27 Birds ringed this am: Swallow 13, Reed Warbler 5, Sedge Warbler 3, Reed Bunting 3, single Cetti’s Warbler, Whitethroat & Blue Tit.
Thurs 26 Aug 21
Simon Cox
Juv Swallow ringed Haven 01/08 has been controlled at a roost at Shorne Marshes, Gravesend 24/08.
Wed 25th Aug 21
Simon & Pat Cox
Short session this am, just 11 birds ringed: Reed Warbler 4, Sedge Warbler 3, Reed Bunting 3, Great Tit 1.
Thurs 19th Aug 21
Simon & Pat Cox
73 Birds ringed this am: Swallow 50, Sand Martin 3, House Martin 2, Sedge Warbler 5, Reed Warbler 9 (+ a control), Reed Bunting 2, Blue Tit 1, Yellow Wag 1. Swallow total seen imposs to estimate accurately but maybe 400+, SM 40+, HM 20+, Swift 20+
Wed 11th Aug 21
Simon & Pat Cox
55 Birds ringed this am: Swallow 37, Sand Martin 1, Reed Warbler 6 (+ retrap from 2020), Sedge Warbler 8, Whitethroat 1, Willow Warbler 1, Goldfinch 1.
Wed 4th Aug 21
Simon & Pat Cox
29 Birds ringed this am: Swallow 9, Reed Warbler 12
(+ 2 retraps from last visit), Sedge Warbler 5, Whitethroat 2, Wren 1.
Sun 1st Aug 21
Simon & Pat Cox
Great session 0600-1330, 106 birds ringed: Swallow 81 (all juvs), Sand Martin 6, Reed Warbler 9, Sedge Warbler 5, Blue Tit 2, single Willow Warbler, Linnet, Reed Bunting. Also caught 3 Swallows ringed as chicks this year—one of mine from Thorpe Cross & last 2 birds caught were PN’s from Thorpe Stables with consecutive numbers ie same nest!
Mon 26th July 21
Simon Cox
Livelier session this am with 35 birds ringed: Sedge Warbler 20, Reed Warbler 8, Swallow 3, Reed Bunting 2, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Whitethroat 1. No retraps.
Mon 19th July 21
Simon Cox
Another below par session this am, just 7 Reed Warblers & 1 Sedge Warbler ringed + 2 Sedge Warbler & 1 Reed Warbler from 2020 re-trapped, all ringed as juvs. Great Green Bush Cricket performed well!
Sun 11th July 21
Simon Cox
Just 6 ringed this am: 3 ad Reed Warblers, single juv Sedge, Meadow Pipit, Whitethroat. Last week had a Reed Warbler ringed as adult 2017 & re-trapped 2020. Also Barn Owl hunting, male Stonechat, 2 Curlew south, Whimbrel heard.
Tues 15th June 21
Simon Cox
Siskin ringed Haven reed-bed site 22/9/20 controlled Shebster, Highland, 10 & 14/5/21 811km NNW
Thurs 3rd June 21
Simon Cox
Sedge Warbler ringed (juv) Haven 7/8/20 controlled Loch Spynie, Moray 30/5/21 (711 km NNW). Assuming it originated up there, shows how soon they head south!
Sun 29th Nov
Simon & Pat had a net up in the Badger Sett this morning
13 Birds ringed: Firecrest 2, Goldcrest 2, L.T. Tit 4, Blue Tit 3, Goldfinch 1, Blackbird 1.
Thurs 26th Nov
Peter Newton had a net open in the Feeding Stn. this morning.
9 new birds ringed and 10 retraps (all Simons)
5 Blue Tit. (7)
4 Great Tit (3)
Wed 25th Nov
Peter Newton: Another Stonechat ringed near the first pillbox this morning.
Mon 23rd Nov
Peter Newton: Both male and female Stonechats ringed on the mounds this morning.
Mon 23rd Nov
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
15 Birds ringed this am: Bearded Tit 6, Lesser Redpoll 5, Meadow Pipit 2, Robin 1, Cetti’s Warbler 1 (+ retrap of one ringed by PN back hedge 03/19 & retrapped there 05/19).
Sun 22nd Nov
Simon & Pat had a net up in the Badger Sett this morning
10 Birds ringed: 8 Goldfinches & 2 Wrens.
Wed 18th Nov
Peter Newton ringed a super male Stonechat at the Haven this morning.
Sat 7th Nov
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
21 Birds ringed this am: Wren 2, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Meadow Pipit
12 (+ retrap from 29/09), Blue Tit 1, Lesser Redpoll 2, Reed Bunting 3.
Wed 4th Nov
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
19 Birds ringed this am: Cetti’s Warbler 2 (+ retrap), Dartford Warbler 1, Wren 1, Blue Tit 2, Lesser Redpoll 2, Meadow Pipit 6, Reed Bunting 5 (+ retrap from 2019).
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| Photo Simon Cox© |
Mon 19th Oct
Simon had a net open in the ringing compound for a short while this morning
Just 3 birds ringed there (Blackbird, Robin, Goldcrest).
Sun 18th Oct
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
Sun 11th Oct
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
21 Birds ringed this am: Reed Warbler 1, Chiffchaff 2, Goldcrest 2, Long-tailed Tit 2, Blue Tit 4, Gt Tit 1, Meadow Pipit 6, Siskin 1, Brambling 1, Reed Bunting 1.
Wed 7th Oct
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
20 Birds ringed despite fresh breeze. Meadow Pipit 11, Chiffchaff 2 (1 marginally greyer than most ? abietinus), Reed Warbler 1, Reed Bunting 2, Siskin 2, Lesser Redpoll 2 (inc smart ad male).
Sat 3rd Oct
Simon & Pat had a net up in the Badger Sett this afternoon
28 Birds ringed this pm: Robin 1, Reed Warbler 1, Chiffchaff 2, Long-tailed Tit 7, Great Tit 1, Blue Tit 14 (+ 3 retraps), Goldfinch 2.
Thurs 1st Oct
Simon had a net up in the Badger Sett for a short while mid-afternoon
Birds ringed Chiffchaff 2, Blue Tits 2 & Goldcrest 1.
Tues 29th Sept
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
84 Birds ringed this am: Meadow Pipit 52, Blue Tit 9, Lesser Redpoll 9, Reed Bunting 7, Chiffchaff 2, Siskin 2, Swallow 1, Dunnock 1, Cetti’s W 1.
Sightings (totals v approx): Sparrowhawk 1, Swallow 60+, House Martin 5+, Meadow Pipit 250+, Siskin/Redpoll 80+ (not sure of proportions).
Tues 22nd Sept
Simon undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
57 Birds ringed: Swallow 6, Wren 1, Meadow Pipit 30, Chiffchaff 1, Blue Tit 3, Siskin 8, Lesser Redpoll 7, Reed Bunting 1.
Photos Simon Cox©
Mon 21st Sept
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
19 Birds ringed: Meadow Pipit 11, Robin 1, Chiffchaff 2, Reed Warbler 2, Whitethroat 1, Blue Tit 1, Reed Bunting 1 ( + retrap Cetti's from August). In all 2 Cetti's (presumed male singing, trapped bird female), Snipe dropped into reedbed, Mipit total 50+, few Siskins over.
Tues 15th Sept
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
35 Birds ringed this am: Meadow Pipit 20, Reed Warbler 3, Sedge Warbler 2, Whinchat 1, Blue Tit 2, Gt. Tit 2, Reed Bunting 2, Greenfinch 1, Siskin 2.
Fri 11th Sept
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
32 Birds ringed this am: Meadow Pipit 19, Reed Warbler 5, Sedge Warbler 2, Chiffchaff 1, Reed Bunting 3, Blue Tit 2. Passage mainly Mipits with 170+ & smaller numbers of Swallows & House Martins.
7 Birds ringed yesterday: Blackcap 5, Gr Tit & Goldfinch.
Mon 7th Sept
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
49 Birds ringed this am: Swallow 16, House Martin 2, Meadow Pipit 9, Reed Warbler 7, Sedge Warbler 5, Willow Warbler 1, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Blue Tit 6, Great Tit 1, Reed Bunting 1. Hard to say if all the Swallow flocks were different but 450+ seen at a best estimate, maybe 30+ House Martins. Sparrowhawk gave them some grief !
Fri 4th Sept
Ringing on the back Hedge this a.m.
Ringing , 47 New birds and 5 retraps;
2 Blue Tit. (1)
1 Cetti’s Warbler (1)
5 Blackcap
1 Garden Warbler
3 Lesser Whitethroat
8 Whitethroat
7 Sedge Warbler
13 Reed Warbler
2 Wren
1 Blackbird. (1)
1 Wheatear
2 Dunnock (2)
1 Reed Bunting
Wed 2nd Sept
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
23 Birds ringed this am: Swallow 4, Reed Warbler 4, Sedge Warbler 2, Whitethroat 4, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Chiffchaff 1, Blue Tit 4, Reed Bunting 2, Meadow Pipit 1. Also control Swallow ringed as chick by PN at Thorpe on 21/07.
Tues 1st Sept
Peter Newton
Ringing : 2 Dunlin (new haven ringing species)
Mon 31st Aug
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
Quiet ringing session this am, 15 Birds ringed: Meadow Pipit 5, Reed Bunting 3, Whitethroat 2, single Lesser Whitethroat, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Cetti’s Warbler, Blue Tit.
Thurs 27th Aug
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
30 Birds ringed once it got light! Reed Warbler 11, Sedge Warbler 1, Willow Warbler 2, Whitethroat 3, Cetti’s Warbler 1 (juv), Swallow 2, Yellow Wag 1, Blue Tit 2, Stonechat 1, Reed Bunting 6.
Mon 24th Aug
Simon undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
Shortish session this am: 22 Birds ringed. Whitethroat 7, Reed Warbler 6, Sedge Warbler 5, Reed Bunting 3, Willow Warbler 1.
Swifts c8 & few Sand Martins with trickle of Swallows seen.
Mon 17th Aug
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the Badger Set & Feeding Stn. this morning.
36 Birds ringed : Collard Dove 1, Blackcap 3, Dunnock 3, Robin 3, L. T. Tit 2, Gt. Tit 9, Blue Tit 14, Greenfinch 1,
Sun 16 Aug
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
51 Birds ringed this am: Reed Warbler 17 (+ PN bird from back hedge), Sedge Warbler 16, Whitethroat 3, Reed Bunting 5, Blue Tit 6, Wren 1, Dunnock 2, Chaffinch 1.
Tues 11th Aug
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
37 Birds ringed this am despite technical problem with tape device! Sedge Warbler 15, Reed Warbler 10, Whitethroat 4, Swallow 4, Reed Bunting 2, Blue Tit 2. Should have had a few more Swallows!
Sun 9th Aug
Peter & Leon were ringing from the back hedge this a.m. , 05.00 - 11.30.
62 New birds , plus 3 retraps of Simon’s from the reed bed.
6 Blue Tit
1 Cetti’s Warbler
1 Blackcap
3 Lesser Whitethroat
17 Whitethroat
9 Sedge Warbler (1)
11 Reed Warbler. (2)
1 Wren
2 Blackbirds
8 Dunnock
1 Greenfinch
2 Goldfinch
Fri 7th Aug
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
47 birds ringed this am + 3 retraps (all recently ringed) & 1 control: Sedge Warbler 18 (total now over 100), Reed Warbler 7, Whitethroat 7, Willow Warbler 1, Swallow 8 + control juv, Reed Bunting 2, Blue Tit 3, Linnet 1.
Note Juv. Sedge Warbler ringed 07/08 controlled Anderby Creek, Lincs, 11/08 171 km NNW. Good example of random dispersal of juvs.
Tues 4th Aug
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
52 birds ringed this am + 2 retraps: Sedge Warbler 19, Reed Warbler 8 (+ 1 from 2018 & 1 recent), Whitethroat 15, Willow Warbler 1, Whinchat 1, Blue Tit 3, Linnet 3, Goldfinch 1, Greenfinch 1.
Thurs 30th July 20
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning
Meagre return for early start! 11 birds ringed: Sedge Warbler 4, Reed Warbler 4 + retraps from 2017 & 2019, Wren 1, Whitethroat 1, Blue Tit 1. Also 2 Blackcaps ringed yesterday. Today 9 Whimbrel, 1 Wheatear seen.
Wed 22nd July 20
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning
36 birds ringed this am: Swallow 4, Reed Warbler 5, Sedge Warbler 19, Whitethroat 2, Wren 2, Blue Tit 2, Lt 1, Reed Bunting 1 (all juvs exc 2 ad RWs). Retraps 5, all recently ringed exc RW from 2017.
Usual male Stonechat around & very light Swallow movement
Mon 20th July
Simon Cox:
Brief session in badger sett: 4 ringed, all juvs. Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Wren & Blue Tit.
Fri 17th July 20
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
23 birds ringed this am: Sedge Warbler 15 (12 juvs), Reed Warbler 4 (1 juv), Meadow Pipit 2 (juvs), Linnet 2. Retrap Reed Warbler 1 (recently ringed). Control Sedge Warbler 1 (Paris ring).
Sun 12th July 20
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
Tues 7th July 20
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
29 birds ringed + 3 re-traps this am: Sedge Warbler 9 (8 juvs), Reed Warbler 8 (2 juvs) + 1 ringed 2018, Whitethroat 3, Linnet 3, Blue Tit 4 (+2), Gt Tit 1, House Sparrow 1
Fri 15th May 2020
Peter Newton
Lesser Whitethroat ringed @ Holland Haven 29 August 2019 , (By Leon) controlled @ Landguard 10 May 2020
Mon 11th May 2020
Simon Cox
Avocet chick metal only ringed Haven 11/6/10 controlled in Zeeland, Netherlands, 6/5/20. PN actually put the ring on (EW17769)
Wed 8th Jan 2020
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the Ringing Comp. & Feeding Stn. this morning.
A rather uninspiring ringing session with new birds ringed : Blackbird 1, Blue Tit 11, Great Tit 4. If the Coal Tit did visit the feeders, it managed to avoid capture. Sparrowhawk bounced!!
Ringing Totals SC & PN
| 2018 | 2019 | |
| SPARROWHAWK | 3 | 2 |
| AVOCET | 0 | 4 |
| WOODPIGEON | 3 | 0 |
| KINGFISHER | 0 | 2 |
| MAGPIE | 0 | 2 |
| JACKDAW | 2 | 5 |
| COAL TIT | 0 | 1 |
| BLUE TIT | 53 | 106 |
| GREAT TIT | 30 | 29 |
| BEARDED TIT | 0 | 8 |
| SWALLOW | 96 | 15 |
| HOUSE MARTIN | 46 | 3 |
| LONG-TAILED TIT | 10 | 21 |
| CETTI'S WARBLER | 0 | 6 |
| WILLOW WARBLER | 7 | 9 |
| CHIFFCHAFF | 8 | 14 |
| SEDGE WARBLER | 56 | 86 |
| REED WARBLER | 84 | 66 |
| GRASSHOPPER WARBLER | 1 | 1 |
| BLACKCAP | 17 | 2 |
| LESSER WHITETHROAT | 6 | 5 |
| WHITETHROAT | 31 | 46 |
| FIRECREST | 1 | 0 |
| GOLDCREST | 5 | 11 |
| WREN | 6 | 22 |
| BLACKBIRD | 3 | 9 |
| SONG THRUSH | 1 | 7 |
| ROBIN | 21 | 30 |
| PIED FLYCATCHER | 1 | 0 |
| WHINCHAT | 7 | 8 |
| STONECHAT | 1 | 7 |
| WHEATEAR | 1 | 0 |
| HOUSE SPARROW | 1 | 0 |
| DUNNOCK | 14 | 13 |
| MEADOW PIPIT | 64 | 272 |
| CHAFFINCH | 0 | 2 |
| GREENFINCH | 0 | 4 |
| LINNET | 2 | 3 |
| LESSER REDPOLL | 8 | 0 |
| GOLDFINCH | 12 | 4 |
| REED BUNTING | 104 | 225 |
| TOTAL | 705 | 1050 |
Sun 24th Nov 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
24 Birds ringed : Meadow Pipit 13, Reed Bunting 5, Wren 4, Blue Tit 2.
Retrap : 1 Wren
Control : 1 Reed Bunting with Lithuanian ring, believed to be the first from that country in the UK
Wed 13th Nov 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the Ringing Comp. & Feeding Stn. this morning.
25 Birds ringed + 18 Retraps, Magpie 2, Goldcrest 0+1, Robin 4, Dunnock 1+1, Wren 1, Long-tailed Tit 4+5, Great Tit 4+3, Blue Tit 8+8, Coal Tit 1.
Wed 6th Nov 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
16 Birds ringed : Meadow Pipit 10, Reed Bunting 2, Wren 2, in the reedbed.
Goldcrest 1, Blackbird 1 in the Badger Set.
This will probably be the last session in the reedbed this year, totals for Meadow Pipit 259 & Reed Bunting 216 to date.
Sun 27th Oct 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
38 Birds ringed this am: Meadow Pipit 19, Reed Bunting 8, Blue Tit 5, Wren 2, Goldcrest 4.
Sun 20th Oct 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
70 Birds ringed this am: Reed Bunting 37, Meadow Pipit 19, Wren 3, Blue Tit 9, Great Tit 1, Dunnock 1.
Also a control Robin.
Sun 20th Oct 19
A ringing session took place along the Back Hedge this morning.
51 birds ringed 12 retraps (retraps in brackets)
0 Kingfisher (1)
3 Goldcrest
3 Blue Tit (3)
3 Gt. Tit (1)
11 L T Tit (3)
0 Cetti's Warbler (1)
3 Chiffchaff
1 Wren
2 Blackbird
6 Song Thrush all continental race.
10 Robin (2)
2 Stonechat (1)
1 Goldfinch
1 Chaffinch
4 Greenfinch
1 Reed Bunting
Thu 17th Oct 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
71 Birds ringed this am + 9 retraps (inc 5 Beardies, 2 ads ringed by PN in March & 3 juvs from recently). New: Stonechat 2, Chiffchaff 1, Reed Warbler 1, Bearded Tit 1, Blue Tit 4, Meadow Pipit 33, Reed Bunting 29
Tue 8th Oct 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
Breezy this am but 35 birds ringed : Meadow Pipits 15, Reed Bunting 14, Blue Tit 3, Reed Warbler 1, Goldfinch 2.
Mon 7th Oct 19
Simon Cox
1 of the Willow Warblers ringed 8th Aug 19 was controlled at Beachy Head on 25th Aug 19 (138 km)
Sat 5th Oct 19
A ringing session took place along the back hedge this morning.
10 Blue Tit (1) + 1 control
8 Great Tit
2 Chiffchaff
0 Blackbird (1)
1 Song Thrush
6 Robin
2 Dunnock
1 Chaffinch
1 Kingfisher
2 Wren
3 Reed Bunting
The Barn Owl found dead this morning was ringed on the 1st July 2019 at Green End Farm, Gt. Holland, Essex. Ringer D R Wilkins.
Thu 3rd Oct 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
77 Birds ringed + 3 retraps this am. Reed Bunting 39 + 1, Meadow Pipit 23, Blue Tit 7 + 1, Gt Tit 4, Wren 1, Chiffchaff 1, Goldcrest 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Bearded Tit 0 + 1.
Mon 30th Sept 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
88 Birds ringed this am: Chiffchaff 2, Blackcap 1, Whitethroat 1, Reed Warbler 4, Cetti’s Warbler 1, Wren 1, Blue Tit 10, Meadow Pipit 36, Reed Bunting 32. Single Wren retrapped from previous sessions
Mon 23rd Sept 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
52 birds ringed this am: Mipits 37, Reed Bunting 11, plus singles of Sedge Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Dunnock & Stonechat.
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| Photo Simon & Pat Cox© |
Fri 20th Sept 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
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| Photo Simon & Pat Cox© |
33 Birds ringed this am : Meadow Pipit 17, Reed Bunting 7, Blue Tit 4, single Sparrowhawk, Stonechat, Wren, Dunnock, Whitethroat.
A ringing session also took place in the Ringing Compound this morning
8 new birds 2 retraps (retraps in brackets).
Blue Tit 2 (1), Gt. Tit 1 (1), Long T. Tit 3, Blackcap 1, Lesser Whitethroat 1, Blackbird 1, Robin 1.
Mon 16th Sept 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
47 Birds ringed this am: Reed Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 2, Chiffchaff 1, Reed Bunting 16, Meadow Pipit 17, Robin 1, Whinchat 1, Stonechat 1, Blue Tit 4, Kingfisher 1, Wren 1.
Fri 13th Sept 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
43 birds ringed this am: Reed Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 5, Whitethroat 1, Reed Bunting 5, Meadow Pipit 19, Swallow 6, House Martin 3, Blue Tit 1, Whinchat 1. At one stage 30-40 House Martins perched on net + guy! Steady passage of Mipits.
Mon 9th Sept 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
17 birds ringed this am : Reed Warbler 2, Sedge Warbler 1, Reed Bunting 6, Meadow Pipit 4, Blue Tit 4.
Fri 30th Aug 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
A modest 9 birds ringed this am : Reed Warbler 3, Sedge Warbler 2, Whinchat 2, Willow Warbler 1 Blue Tit 1.
Thu 29th Aug 19
A ringing session took place along the back hedge this morning.
35 New birds, 2 Retraps (retraps are in brackets).
4 Blue Tit (1).
2 Great Tit
1 Cetti’s Warbler
3 Willow Warbler
2 Lesser Whitethroat
11 Whitethroat (1)
2 Sedge Warbler
4 Reed Warbler
2 Wren
2 Blackbird
2 Robin
2 Dunnock
Mon 26th Aug 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
18 Birds ringed this am: Reed Warbler 5, Sedge Warbler 3, Whitethroat 3, Willow Warbler 1, Reed Bunting 1, Swallow 3, Blue Tit 2. + 10 Whimbrel south (counted by Paul, heard by us!)
Wed 21st Aug 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
25 Birds ringed this am: Sedge Warbler 6, Reed Warbler 4, Whitethroat 6, Reed Bunting 2, Willow Warbler 1, Swallow 1, Blue Tit 3, Whinchat 1.
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Mon 12th Aug 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
30 birds ringed : Sedge Warbler 16, Reed Warbler 5, Reed Bunting 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Blue Tit 2, Swallow 3, Whitethroat 1, Dunnock 1. Retraps Reed Warbler 3 (‘16, ‘18 & recent)
Thu 8th Aug 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
36 birds ringed this am: Sedge Warbler 18, Reed Warbler 7, Reed Bunting 2, Meadow Pipit 1, Whitethroat 1, Blue Tit 2, Bearded Tit 3. Plus Willow Warbler 2 in sallows. All today's Bearded Tits were juv. females.
1 of the Willow Warblers ringed today was controlled at Beachy Head on 25 Aug 19 (138 km)
Sun 4th Aug 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
40 birds ringed this am: Sedge Warbler 10, Reed Warbler 9, Whitethroat 11, Reed Bunting 1, Meadow Pipit 3, Willow Warbler 2, Blue Tit 3, Linnet 1. Retraps Reed Warbler ringed 09/16, Reed Bunting recent, Ad male Beardie ringed by PN back hedge 30/03/19.
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| Photo ©Simon Cox |
Mon 29th July 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
15 Birds ringed this am : Whitethroat 4, Sedge Warbler 3, Reed Warbler 2, Reed Bunting 2, Meadow Pipit 2, WREN 1, Bearded Tit 1 (juv fem). No retraps.
Wed 24th July 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
23 Ringed :- Reed Warbler 11, Sedge Warbler 6, Meadow Pipit 3, Swallow 2, Whitethroat 1. Only 1 retrap, RW ringed as juv on 3/8/13 not retrapped before.
Tue 23rd July 19
3 Avocet chicks were ringed on the scrape this evening
Tue 16th July 19
Simon & Pat undertook a ringing session in the reed bed this morning.
Ringed :- 6 Sedge (5 juvs), 3 Reed Warblers (2 juvs) & 1 Whitethroat.
Retraps Reed Warblers from 2017 & 2018.
Wed 15th May 19
Ringing on the back hedge this a.m. , Again all retraps are in brackets.
Dunnock 1
Blackbird 2
Cettis Warbler (1)
Sedge Warbler (1 ringed Haven May 2018 , retrapped May 2018)
Reed Warbler (1 Control, bearing a Portuguese ring)
Lesser Whitethroat 2
Whitethroat 3
Blue Tit (1)
Sun 21st April 19
Ringing on the back hedge this a.m. , Again all retraps are in brackets.
Goldcrest 1
Cetti's Warbler 1 (1)
Blackcap 1
Whitethroat 2
Sedge Warbler 1
Reed Warbler (1 ringed May 2018)
Wren (2)
Blackbird (1)
Robin 1
Goldfinch 1
Most disappointing moment, a Cuckoo hit the net , bagged , and then managed to fly out!! Only thing of interest , at least a further 2 Cetti's heard , 2 Mistle Thrushes on approach to back hedge , and a Sparrowhawk . A minimum of 3 Med Gulls flew over , with a further 2+ heard calling but not seen. A further 3 Reed Warblers were seen.
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| Photo Peter Newton© |
Sat 30th March 19
A ringing session took place this morning along the Back Hedge.
Retraps in brackets.
Blue Tit 3 (1) ,
Great Tit 1 ,
Bearded Tit 2 , male & Female ,
Cetti's Warbler 3 ,
Chiff-Chaff 2
Wren 3
Blackbird 1
Robin 4
Long Tailed Tit 1
R
Bearded Tit
Cetti's
Fri 29th March 19
A ringing session took place today in the ringing compound
A modest 6 birds ringed (Chiffchaff 1, Dunnock 3, Gt. Tit 1, L. T. Tit 1, plus 9 retraps.
COMBINED RINGING TOTALS FOR 2018
| SPECIES | TOTAL |
| SPARROWHAWK | 3 |
| WOODPIGEON | 3 |
| JACKDAW | 2 |
| BLUE TIT | 53 |
| GREAT TIT | 30 |
| SWALLOW | 96 |
| HOUSE MARTIN | 46 |
| LONG-TAILED TIT | 10 |
| WILLOW WARBLER | 7 |
| CHIFFCHAFF | 8 |
| SEDGE WARBLER | 56 |
| REED WARBLER | 84 |
| GRASSHOPPER WARBLER | 1 |
| BLACKCAP | 17 |
| LESSER WHITETHROAT | 6 |
| WHITETHROAT | 31 |
| FIRECREST | 1 |
| GOLDCREST | 5 |
| WREN | 6 |
| BLACKBIRD | 3 |
| SONG THRUSH | 1 |
| ROBIN | 21 |
| PIED FLYCATCHER | 1 |
| WHINCHAT | 7 |
| STONECHAT | 1 |
| WHEATEAR | 1 |
| HOUSE SPARROW | 1 |
| DUNNOCK | 14 |
| MEADOW PIPIT | 64 |
| LINNET | 2 |
| LESSER REDPOLL | 8 |
| GOLDFINCH | 12 |
| REED BUNTING | 104 |
| TOTAL | 705 |
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