Yesterday morning we did another ringing demo for a lovely group of people who run a small nature reserve called Jubilee Wood near Codsall. It was raining until a few minutes before we were due to start but cleared in time to set only three short nets. A group of about 25 mums, dads, kids and other interested folk showed up
and we hope they had a smashing time. As expected Blue and Great tits were by far the majority of birds we caught --but although we get a tad blasé about them, the wonder in childrens' eyes when they release a bird makes it all worthwhile.
It's not only the children who are blown away by the experience either--the adults are often dying to take part also!!
Theresa is releasing one of the star birds of the session--we caught three Redwings and were able to explain where they come from, how to listen for them at night etc.
It seemed like everyone went home very happy and we hope felt they had learned something. But of course the real prize for us is if any of the group--especially the youngsters--are so taken by the experience they will take up birding or even ringing. Time will tell.
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