Thick fog and strong winds hampered our efforts at Durlston NNR this morning.
Still
lots of birds around up until yesterday with this mornings weather
keeping wise wanderers hunkered down and away from the elements.
Things did however tick over throughout the morning with 27 new birds ringed.
Garden Warbler for most of the morning was the most dominant bird, until Willow Warbler eventually took over. Other birds included Goldfinch, Bullfinch, Blue Tit, Robin, Reed Warbler and , Whitethroat.
Interesting
to see one Whitethroat showing true site fidelity. First retrapped on 2nd
May this bird has now been retrapped 5 times - including this morning
Highlight
of the morning however included a man calling for our attention ,
saying that he had found a 'Swallow' on the downland.
He then returned to his car and brought back a young Swift.
Presumably
brought down by the change in weather, the bird returned home with me
to recuperate along with several helpings of meal worms.
Seemingly
stronger and brighter i released the bird this afternoon over the green
in front of the house. It took to the air a little wonky but soon
cruised off around the corner and wasn't seen again. Fingers crossed for
its safe return to Africa.
Posted by Simon Breeze
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