More C ringing at Lound

Last Monday, 31 October, I carried out another solo ringing session in the woodland ride at Lound Lakes. The wind remained in the south west so winter migrants weren't to be expected and given that the temperatures were milder than the previous visit the feeders should've been less busy. Whilst, however, Fieldfares and Redwings were conspicuous by their absence the feeders were visited by a constant trickle of hungry tits and finches. Interestingly along with the usual Blue Tits and Great Tits six Coal Tits were trapped; unusual for a single session.

Coal Tit

An MP3 tape lure was played for Goldcrest resulting in a further seven being caught, pleasingly bringing the total to 18 ringed over the last three visits. Most birds are first winter (3) but both an adult male and female have been trapped in wing moult along with a 3 in juvenile plumage (3J) indicating that breeding is likely to be taking place in what is suitable habitat.

Totals - 43 new, (4) retraps

Robin - 2

Goldcrest - 7

Long-tailed Tit - 3

Coal Tit - 6

Blue Tit - 13, (2)

Great Tit - 4, (2)

Chaffinch - 7

Lesser Redpoll - 1