We had teams out for the last two nights on our favourite farm using the thermal imager. On Tuesday, Kev and Jen saw quite a lot of birds but the ambient light meant their catch rate was relatively low. However, they did catch 4 more birds that if they had stayed at home (!!)--and they were, Partridge, Woodcock, Skylark and Common Snipe--all quality birds and as far as the Snipe is concerned one of the most difficult to catch--well done Jen!.
Much scanning of weather forecasting websites during yesterday morning resulted in us venturing out a bit earlier than normal, with the expectation of an earlier finish--we knew rain was coming but forecasts varied as to exactly when. The indefatigable Kev and Jen were out again, joined by Liz and me.
We were struck by how few birds there were to be honest, and although the cloud was thick, the ambient light caused by an almost full moon and the lights of Wolverhampton reflecting down from the clouds meant you could almost read the paper without a torch. We ringed 2 Skylarks, a Meadow Pipit, a Stock Dove and a Grey Partridge.
Although a bit disappointing in this respect, we have added to the database of birds found in the various fields of the farm which is building an interesting and we hope long-term study to help the farm manager continue to develop his wildlife friendly approach to farming
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