Things brightened after a miserable wet morning and a few birds were found to have come in with the rain. The day's total of at least 26
Waxwings was a new record count for the observatory, most of them continuing south without stopping for long. A
Blackcap, 2
Chiffchaffs, 2
Chaffinches, 3
Bramblings, a
Siskin and 30
Fieldfares were mostly new migrants and both
Mealy Redpolls were still at Holland House. A
Sparrowhawk, 4
Hen Harriers, 2
Merlins and a
Woodcock were also seen.
An unexpected addition to the ringing data sheets was a young Hen Harrier trapped at Westness and found to be already wearing a British ring. The bird was in quite a weak condition - weak enough to be caught by hand, anyway - but had a full crop of food and was able to fly on release.
Posted by Unknown, Published at 11:19 AM
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