Another good session with some early warbler juvs around.
Earliest ever Blackcap was 29 May in 2009 but these were pretty early too. The usual date for juv Blackcaps is mid June so signs are looking OK for a good season. 2 female Nightingales ringed to add to the 2 female retraps (all with brood patches) caught so far this year so, with some confidence I can say that there are at least 4 pairs breeding on the heath - as a minimum. Let's hope there are more as they need all the help they can get.
My day started with Nightingales at Bainton and ended ringing 3 pullus Red Kites in deepest Rutland so, all in all, as Del Boy would say ' We've had worse days'!
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