Thursday 27th December 2018
Dave and Stu. Two nets on iron path and three in main reed-bed.
Birds caught: 22 Reed Bunting, 1 Blue Tit, 1 Blackbird
Also seen: Kingfisher, Sparrowhawk (struck at net area), 100+ Starling, 2 Pied Wagtail, Water Rail
Thursday 27 December 2018
Friday 21 December 2018
Reed Bunting recovery
| Species: | Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) | Scheme: | GBT | Ring no: | D515061 |
Ringing details
Age: 3J Sex: U Sex meth: U P.ringed: 0 P.alive: 0 Condition: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: N Act1: U Act2: U
Ringing date: 02-Jul-2016 07:45:00
Reg code: CAT Place code: CAT Site name: Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, UK
County code: GBNYO Grid ref: SE1798 Accuracy 2 - Co-ords: 54deg 22min N -1deg -44min W Accuracy 2
Hab1: F3 Hab2: A3
Biometrics: Wing: 72.0 mm. Weight: 18.2 g. Time: 07:45:00hrs
Remarks:-
Ringer: A J Crease, 3827
Finding details
Ring not Verified Age: 4 Sex: F Sex meth: P
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: - Act1: R Act2: U
Finding date: 18-Nov-2018 17:00:00
Reg code: CHE Place code: CHE Site name: Chelmarsh Reservoir, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SO7387 Accuracy 0 - Co-ords: 52deg 28min N -2deg -23min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: C7 Hab2: G2
Biometrics: Wing: 76.0 mm. Weight: 20.7 g. Time: 17:00:00hrs
Finding condition: 8:20 Movement: 9
Subsequent Capture by Ringer Intentionally Taken
Remarks: -
Duration: 869 days Distance: 214 km Direction: 192deg (SSW)
Finder: Chelmarsh Ringing Group, 9193
Sunday 25 November 2018
Feeding station and roost catch
Sunday 25th November 2018
Dave, Stu and Pete
Hedge nets:
Great Tit 5, Blue Tit 27, House Sparrow 8, Dunnock 1, Nuthatch 1, Chaffinch 2
Roost: iron path and middle of main right bed:
Reed Bunting 22, Robin 1, Redwing 1, Blackbird 1
Dave, Stu and Pete
Hedge nets:
Great Tit 5, Blue Tit 27, House Sparrow 8, Dunnock 1, Nuthatch 1, Chaffinch 2
Roost: iron path and middle of main right bed:
Reed Bunting 22, Robin 1, Redwing 1, Blackbird 1
Sunday 18 November 2018
Winter roost attempt
Dave, Stu, Joe and Dave B
Sunday 18th November 2018
Hedge nets: 29 Blue Tit, 10 Great Tit, 2 House Sparrow, 1 Dunnock, 2 Robin, 1 Chaffinch
Iron path and two nets in main right bed: 19 Reed Bunting and 5 Starling
Roost coming in was c25 Starling. Colder weather on the way.
Sunday 18th November 2018
Hedge nets: 29 Blue Tit, 10 Great Tit, 2 House Sparrow, 1 Dunnock, 2 Robin, 1 Chaffinch
Iron path and two nets in main right bed: 19 Reed Bunting and 5 Starling
Roost coming in was c25 Starling. Colder weather on the way.
Wednesday 7 November 2018
Our best ever Blue Tit recovery
This has been dedicated within the Ringing Group to Joe ...
| Species: | Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) | Scheme: | GBT | Ring no: | AXB8812 |
Ringing details
Age: 1 Sex: U Sex meth: U P.ringed: 9 P.alive: 9 Condition: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: N Act1: - Act2: U
Ringing date: 19-May-2018 10:00:00
Reg code: QMR Place code: QMR Site name: Queen Mary Reservoir, Surrey, UK
County code: GBSUR Grid ref: TQ0670 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 51deg 25min N 0deg -28min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: A1 Hab2: --
Biometrics: Wing: - mm. Weight: - g. Time: -hrs
Remarks:-
Ringer: Hersham Rg, 9045
Finding details
Ring not Verified Age: 3 Sex: U Sex meth: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: - Act1: U Act2: U
Finding date: 27-Aug-2018 07:20:00
Reg code: CHE Place code: CHE Site name: Chelmarsh Reservoir, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SO7387 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 52deg 28min N -2deg -23min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: B1 Hab2: C7
Biometrics: Wing: 61.0 mm. Weight: 10.5 g. Time: 07:20:00hrs
Finding condition: 8:20 Movement: 9
Subsequent Capture by Ringer Intentionally Taken
Remarks: -
Duration: 100 days Distance: 177 km Direction: 313deg (NW)
Finder: Chelmarsh Ringing Group, 9193
Sunday 4 November 2018
Second weekend of Work
Joe, Dave, Stu
Hide cleaned.
Hedge net area cut down and removed and rides open further with a view to opening the feeding station and ahead of next season's CES.
Birds seen: Jay 2, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel 2, brief sighting of Chinese Water Deer?
Hide cleaned.
Hedge net area cut down and removed and rides open further with a view to opening the feeding station and ahead of next season's CES.
Birds seen: Jay 2, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel 2, brief sighting of Chinese Water Deer?
Monday 15 October 2018
Eardington Sewage works - arachnophobia
Early attempted catch to see if we could trap Wagtails and Pipits.
Stu, Linda, Joe and Dave.
Only 3 birds caught - 2 Grey Wagtails and a Robin.
Not a great morning for the member of our group with a fear of spiders:
Stu, Linda, Joe and Dave.
Only 3 birds caught - 2 Grey Wagtails and a Robin.
Not a great morning for the member of our group with a fear of spiders:
Sunday 14 October 2018
Reed Warbler and Pied Flycatcher recoveries
| Species: | Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) | Scheme: | GBT | Ring no: | AXB8042 |
Ringing details
Age: 3 Sex: U Sex meth: U P.ringed: 0 P.alive: 0 Condition: N
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: N Act1: U Act2: U
Ringing date: 15-Jul-2018 08:05:00
Reg code: CHE Place code: CHE Site name: Chelmarsh Reservoir, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SO7387 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 52deg 28min N -2deg -23min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: B1 Hab2: C7
Biometrics: Wing: 64.0 mm. Weight: 10.1 g. Time: 08:05:00hrs
Remarks: -
Ringer: Chelmarsh Ringing Group, 9193
Finding details
Ring not Verified Age: 3 Sex: U Sex meth: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: - Act1: U Act2: U
Finding date: 12-Sep-2018 (0) 20:10:00
Reg code: CVL Place code: CVL Site name: Chew Valley Lake, Bath and N. E. Somerset, UK
County code: GBBAS Grid ref: ST5658 Accuracy 2 Co-ords: 51deg 19min N -2deg -37min W Accuracy 2
Hab1: C7 Hab2: G3
Biometrics: Wing: 63.0 mm. Weight: 13.7 g. Time: 20:10:00hrs
Finding condition: 8:20 Movement: 9
Subsequent Capture by Ringer Intentionally Taken
Remarks: -
Duration: 59 days Distance: 131 km Direction: 187deg (S)
Finder: Chew Valley Rs, 9020
| Species: | Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca) | Scheme: | GBT | Ring no: | L785596 |
Ringing details
Age: 1 Sex: U Sex meth: U P.ringed: 5 P.alive: 5 Condition: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: N Act1: U Act2: U
Ringing date: 20-Jun-2013 09:00:00
Reg code: - Place code: BUCK Site name: Bucknell Wood, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SO3374 Accuracy 1 Co-ords: 52deg 21min N -2deg -59min W Accuracy 1
Hab1: A1 Hab2: --
Biometrics: Wing: - mm. Weight: - g. Time: -hrs
Remarks: -
Ringer: Chelmarsh Ringing Group, 9193
Finding details
Ring not Verified Age: 6 Sex: M Sex meth: P
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: - Act1: U Act2: U
Finding date: 21-Jun-2018 (0) time unknown
Reg code: SHC Place code: SHC Site name: near Selley Hall, near Purlogue, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SO2675 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 52deg 22min N -3deg -5min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: G6 Hab2: A1
Biometrics: Wing: - mm. Weight: - g. Time: -hrs
Finding condition: 8:27 Movement: 9
Subsequent Capture by Ringer At artificial Nest Box
Remarks: -
Duration: 1827 days Distance: 8 km Direction: 286deg (WNW)
Finder: G E Austin, 3561
Sunday 23 September 2018
Chelmarsh - autumn hedge nets
Saturday 22nd September 2018
Dave and Joe - at Chelmarsh:
Reed Warbler 2, Blackcap 4, Chiffchaff 15, Long-tailed Tit 9, Bullfinch 1, Dunnock 2, Blue Tit 2, Wren 1, Marsh Tit 1, Robin 4
Total birds: 41
Dave and Joe - at Chelmarsh:
Reed Warbler 2, Blackcap 4, Chiffchaff 15, Long-tailed Tit 9, Bullfinch 1, Dunnock 2, Blue Tit 2, Wren 1, Marsh Tit 1, Robin 4
Total birds: 41
Saturday 22 September 2018
Eardington Sewage Works
Saturday 22nd September 2018
James and Stuart.
3 short nets around treatment beds.
Lots of Pied and a few Yellow Wagtails feeding just after dawn. Birds around: Hirundines, a dozen Cormorant flew over, a Kingfisher, lots of Chiffchaff in hedgerows.
15 Pied Wagtails and 2 Meadow Pipit caught (latter birds tape-lured)
James and Stuart.
3 short nets around treatment beds.
Lots of Pied and a few Yellow Wagtails feeding just after dawn. Birds around: Hirundines, a dozen Cormorant flew over, a Kingfisher, lots of Chiffchaff in hedgerows.
15 Pied Wagtails and 2 Meadow Pipit caught (latter birds tape-lured)
Saturday 8 September 2018
Sedge Warbler and Reed Warbler controls
| Species: | Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) | Scheme: | GBT | Ring no: | S389413 |
Ringing details
Age: 3 Sex: U Sex meth: U P.ringed: 0 P.alive: 0 Condition: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: N Act1: U Act2: U
Ringing date: 18-Jul-2017 time unknown
Reg code: ATT Place code: ATT Site name: Attingham Park, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SJ5410 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 52deg 41min N -2deg -40min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: A1 Hab2: --
Biometrics: Wing: 66.0 mm. Weight: - g. Time: -hrs
Remarks:-
Ringer: C J Whittles, 1247
Finding details
Ring not Verified Age: 4 Sex: M Sex meth: C
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: - Act1: U Act2: U
Finding date: 08-Jul-2018 08:00:00
Reg code: CHE Place code: CHE Site name: Chelmarsh Reservoir, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SO7387 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 52deg 28min N -2deg -23min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: B1 Hab2: C7
Biometrics: Wing: 67.0 mm. Weight: 11.0 g. Time: 08:00:00hrs
Finding condition: 8:20 Movement: 9
Subsequent Capture by Ringer Intentionally Taken
Remarks: -
Duration: 355 days Distance: 30 km Direction: 140deg (SE)
| Species: | Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) | Scheme: | GBT | Ring no: | AAD0445 |
Ringing details
Age: 3 Sex: U Sex meth: U P.ringed: 0 P.alive: 0 Condition: N
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: N Act1: U Act2: U
Ringing date: 08-Jul-2018 07:30:00
Reg code: CHE Place code: CHE Site name: Chelmarsh Reservoir, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SO7387 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 52deg 28min N -2deg -23min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: B1 Hab2: --
Biometrics: Wing: 65.0 mm. Weight: 10.7 g. Time: 07:30:00hrs
Remarks: -
Ringer: Chelmarsh Ringing Group, 9193
Finding details
Ring not Verified Age: 3 Sex: U Sex meth: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: - Act1: U Act2: U
Finding date: 08-Aug-2018 (0) 07:00:00
Reg code: ICK Place code: ICK Site name: Icklesham, Sussex, East Sussex, UK
County code: GBESU Grid ref: TQ8815 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 50deg 54min N 0deg 40min E Accuracy 0
Hab1: C7 Hab2: E6
Biometrics: Wing: 67.0 mm. Weight: 10.8 g. Time: 07:00:00hrs
Finding condition: 8:20 Movement: 9
Subsequent Capture by Ringer Intentionally Taken
Remarks: -
Duration: 31 days Distance: 275 km Direction: 130deg (SE)
Finder: Rye Bay Ringing Group, 9139
Sunday 2 September 2018
Many warblers passing through Chelmarsh - plus Greenfinch!
Sunday 2nd September 2018
Joe, Dave, Stu - a relatively leisurely post-CES start of 6am! Two usual hedge nets, one alongside carpark in field, one on path to side of hedge nets and one in phrag. Tape lures on.
15 Chiffchaff, 20 Blackcap, 8 Reed Warbler, 1 Robin, 4 Great Tit, 4 Whitethroat, 8 Blue Tit, 1 Wren, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Blackbird, 1 Sedge Warbler, 2 Yellowhammer, 2 Greenfinch
It's been a long time since we caught a Greenfinch - we've heard a few this year, which has in itself been good news.
Joe, Dave, Stu - a relatively leisurely post-CES start of 6am! Two usual hedge nets, one alongside carpark in field, one on path to side of hedge nets and one in phrag. Tape lures on.
15 Chiffchaff, 20 Blackcap, 8 Reed Warbler, 1 Robin, 4 Great Tit, 4 Whitethroat, 8 Blue Tit, 1 Wren, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Blackbird, 1 Sedge Warbler, 2 Yellowhammer, 2 Greenfinch
It's been a long time since we caught a Greenfinch - we've heard a few this year, which has in itself been good news.
Monday 27 August 2018
CES 12 - final session is a good one ...
Monday 27th August 2018
Joe, Dave, Stu and Linda. A bit borderline due to wind conditions, but went ahead and this went well until we had to end 30 mins early as the breeze increased.
Goldfinch 1/0, Bullfinch 2/0, Whitethroat 2/0, Garden Warbler 0/1, Wren 3/1, Blackcap 11/5, Chiffchaff 6/2, Reed Warbler 3/5, Robin 2/0, Reed Bunting 1/0, Blue Tit 0/6, Willow Warbler 4/0, Long-tailed Tit 1/7, Lesser Whitethroat 1/0
Total birds 64 (14 species)
Also seen / heard: 2 Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, 19+ Lapwing, 1 Black-tailed Godwit on scrape, 4 Little Egret, Grey Heron, 1 Hobby (brief fly over), Kingfisher, 1 Raven, Water Rail, 2 Teal, Mallard, lots of Greylag and Canada Geese at dawn on scrape.
Joe, Dave, Stu and Linda. A bit borderline due to wind conditions, but went ahead and this went well until we had to end 30 mins early as the breeze increased.
Goldfinch 1/0, Bullfinch 2/0, Whitethroat 2/0, Garden Warbler 0/1, Wren 3/1, Blackcap 11/5, Chiffchaff 6/2, Reed Warbler 3/5, Robin 2/0, Reed Bunting 1/0, Blue Tit 0/6, Willow Warbler 4/0, Long-tailed Tit 1/7, Lesser Whitethroat 1/0
Total birds 64 (14 species)
Also seen / heard: 2 Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, 19+ Lapwing, 1 Black-tailed Godwit on scrape, 4 Little Egret, Grey Heron, 1 Hobby (brief fly over), Kingfisher, 1 Raven, Water Rail, 2 Teal, Mallard, lots of Greylag and Canada Geese at dawn on scrape.
Thursday 23 August 2018
Interesting Sedge Warbler control ...
| Species: | Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) | Scheme: | GBT | Ring no: | AZB6951 |
Ringing details
Age: 4 Sex: U Sex meth: U P.ringed: 0 P.alive: 0 Condition: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: N Act1: U Act2: U
Ringing date: 05-May-2018 06:55:00
Reg code: - Place code: NEWMIL Site name: New Mills, Derbyshire, UK
County code: GBDES Grid ref: SK0086 Accuracy 1 Co-ords: 53deg 22min N -2deg 0min W Accuracy 1
Hab1: F3 Hab2: A5
Biometrics: Wing: 68.0 mm. Weight: 10.8 g. Time: 06:55:00hrs
Remarks:-
Ringer: South Manchester Rg, 9083
Finding details
Ring not Verified Age: 4 Sex: M Sex meth: C
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: - Act1: U Act2: U
Finding date: 28-May-2018 07:00:00
Reg code: CHE Place code: CHE Site name: Chelmarsh Reservoir, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SO7387 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 52deg 28min N -2deg -23min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: B1 Hab2: C7
Biometrics: Wing: 68.0 mm. Weight: 10.9 g. Time: 07:15:00hrs
Finding condition: 8:20 Movement: 9
Subsequent Capture by Ringer Intentionally Taken
Remarks: -
Duration: 23 days Distance: 102 km Direction: 196deg (SSW)
Finder: Chelmarsh Ringing Group, 9193
Saturday 18 August 2018
CES 11 - finally some Long-tailed Tit flocks - autumnal feel
Saturday 18th August 2018
Joe, Dave, Stu, Linda, Sadie
Overcast, mild - dark ...
Reed Warbler 7/4, Wren 1/4, Blue Tit 2/6, Blackcap 7/1, Reed Bunting 2/3, Chiffchaff 2/0, Great Tit 0/5, Long-tailed Tit 3/7, Sedge Warbler 2/0, Robin 1/2, Dunnock 0/1, Marsh Tit 0/1, House Sparrow 1/0, Willow Warbler 1/0, Garden Warbler 0/2, Whitethroat 1/0
Total birds: 66 birds (16 species)
Also seen: Lapwing, Snipe, Green Sandpiper, Grey Heron, Teal
CES 11 - 2017: 96 birds, 2014 39 birds
Joe, Dave, Stu, Linda, Sadie
Overcast, mild - dark ...
Reed Warbler 7/4, Wren 1/4, Blue Tit 2/6, Blackcap 7/1, Reed Bunting 2/3, Chiffchaff 2/0, Great Tit 0/5, Long-tailed Tit 3/7, Sedge Warbler 2/0, Robin 1/2, Dunnock 0/1, Marsh Tit 0/1, House Sparrow 1/0, Willow Warbler 1/0, Garden Warbler 0/2, Whitethroat 1/0
Total birds: 66 birds (16 species)
Also seen: Lapwing, Snipe, Green Sandpiper, Grey Heron, Teal
CES 11 - 2017: 96 birds, 2014 39 birds
Saturday 11 August 2018
CES 10 - Cold morning for ringers and birds
Saturday 11th August 2018
Joe, Stu, Dave and Sadie
Clear and still, opening nets in dark, temperature c 5C (10-15C down on past 6 weeks). Mist and damp conditions over Chelmarsh and surrounding farmland.
Blue Tit 5/1, Blackcap 1/3, House Sparrow 4/0, Kingfisher 1/0, Song Thrush 1/0, Reed Warbler 5/10, Marsh Tit 0/1, Blackbird 0/1, Robin 2/0, Wren 3/3, Bullfinch 1/1, Garden Warbler 2/1, Reed Bunting 1/0, Lesser Whitethroat 1/0, Whitethroat 3/0, Willow Warbler 1/0, Sedge Warbler 1/0.
Total birds : 53
Total species : 17
CES 10 : 2017 - 150 birds, 2016: 92, 2015 - no record, 2014: 40.
Also seen: 3 Little Egret, 2 Grey Heron, c20 Lapwing, 6 Green Sandpiper, 3 Snipe, Swallow, 1 Sand Martin
Joe, Stu, Dave and Sadie
Clear and still, opening nets in dark, temperature c 5C (10-15C down on past 6 weeks). Mist and damp conditions over Chelmarsh and surrounding farmland.
Blue Tit 5/1, Blackcap 1/3, House Sparrow 4/0, Kingfisher 1/0, Song Thrush 1/0, Reed Warbler 5/10, Marsh Tit 0/1, Blackbird 0/1, Robin 2/0, Wren 3/3, Bullfinch 1/1, Garden Warbler 2/1, Reed Bunting 1/0, Lesser Whitethroat 1/0, Whitethroat 3/0, Willow Warbler 1/0, Sedge Warbler 1/0.
Total birds : 53
Total species : 17
CES 10 : 2017 - 150 birds, 2016: 92, 2015 - no record, 2014: 40.
Also seen: 3 Little Egret, 2 Grey Heron, c20 Lapwing, 6 Green Sandpiper, 3 Snipe, Swallow, 1 Sand Martin
Tuesday 7 August 2018
Reed Warbler recovery
| Species: | Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) | Scheme: | GBT | Ring no: | D554428 |
Ringing details
Age: 3 Sex: U Sex meth: U P.ringed: 0 P.alive: 0 Condition: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: N Act1: U Act2: U
Ringing date: 08-Aug-2015 09:15:00
Reg code: CHE Place code: CHE Site name: Chelmarsh Reservoir, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SO7387 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 52deg 28min N -2deg -23min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: C7 Hab2: B1
Biometrics: Wing: 65.0 mm. Weight: 10.6 g. Time: 09:15:00hrs
Remarks: -
Ringer: Chelmarsh Ringing Group, 9193
Finding details
Ring not Verified Age: 4 Sex: F Sex meth: B
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: - Act1: U Act2: U
Finding date: 02-Aug-2018 (0) 06:42:00
Reg code: - Place code: - Site name: Thorngrove, Worcestershire, UK
County code: GBWOR Grid ref: SO8259 Accuracy - Co-ords: 52deg 14min N -2deg -15min W Accuracy -
Hab1: C7 Hab2: A6
Biometrics: Wing: 65.0 mm. Weight: 9.7 g. Time: 06:42:00hrs
Finding condition: 8:20 Movement: 9
Subsequent Capture by Ringer Intentionally Taken
Remarks: -
Duration: 1090 days Distance: 30 km Direction: 160deg (SSE)
Finder: S C Brown, 1946
Saturday 4 August 2018
CES 9 - excellent quality of Warblers
Saturday 4th August 2018
Joe, Dave, Stu, Linda
Overcast, a little cooler, wind ended up disrupting catch from half way point.
Great Tit 2/0, Dunnock 3/0, Lesser Whitethroat 3/0, Reed Bunting 1/1, Song Thrush 1/0, Long-tailed Tit 0/1, Chiffchaff 7/1, Wren 6/0, Blackcap 11/1, Reed Warbler 16/6, Blue Tit 1/2, Kingfisher 1/0, Sedge Warbler 6/0, Willow Warbler 6/0, Whitethroat 3/0, Garden Warbler 6/0, Robin 1/0
Total birds: 86 ( 17 species )
2017 - weather cancelled ; 2016 - 48 ; 2015 - no record ; 2014 - 86
Also seen: Lapwing, 3 Green Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker, 2 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret
Joe, Dave, Stu, Linda
Overcast, a little cooler, wind ended up disrupting catch from half way point.
Great Tit 2/0, Dunnock 3/0, Lesser Whitethroat 3/0, Reed Bunting 1/1, Song Thrush 1/0, Long-tailed Tit 0/1, Chiffchaff 7/1, Wren 6/0, Blackcap 11/1, Reed Warbler 16/6, Blue Tit 1/2, Kingfisher 1/0, Sedge Warbler 6/0, Willow Warbler 6/0, Whitethroat 3/0, Garden Warbler 6/0, Robin 1/0
Total birds: 86 ( 17 species )
2017 - weather cancelled ; 2016 - 48 ; 2015 - no record ; 2014 - 86
Also seen: Lapwing, 3 Green Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker, 2 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret
Roost catch
Friday 3rd August 2018
Three nets in ride behind new shed - Joe, Dave, Stu and Linda
Swallow 29, Reed Warbler 5, Robin 1, Reed Bunting 1
Three nets in ride behind new shed - Joe, Dave, Stu and Linda
Swallow 29, Reed Warbler 5, Robin 1, Reed Bunting 1
Monday 23 July 2018
All night catch ...
Saturday 21st July 2018
With plug out, sadly scrape still had ankle-deep water, but a few waders (Lapwing and Oystercatcher) about towards dusk.
Joe, Stu, Dave and James - all night and early dawn catch - 3 nets by new shed.
No waders caught - only one Green Sandpiper heard.
Early morning - Reed Warbler 6/3, Blackbird 1/0, Blue Tit 2/0, Blackcap 4/0, Garden Warbler 1/0, Chiffchaff 1/0, Sedge Warbler 3/0, Reed Bunting 0/2
With plug out, sadly scrape still had ankle-deep water, but a few waders (Lapwing and Oystercatcher) about towards dusk.
Joe, Stu, Dave and James - all night and early dawn catch - 3 nets by new shed.
No waders caught - only one Green Sandpiper heard.
Early morning - Reed Warbler 6/3, Blackbird 1/0, Blue Tit 2/0, Blackcap 4/0, Garden Warbler 1/0, Chiffchaff 1/0, Sedge Warbler 3/0, Reed Bunting 0/2
Friday 20 July 2018
Roost catch
Thursday 19th July 2018
Joe, Stu, Dave and Linda - 3 nets along ride by new shed
Chaffinch 1, Reed Warbler 6, Sedge Warbler 5, Chiffchaff 2, Garden Warbler 1, Swallow 16, Sand Martin 1, Reed Bunting 1.
Also seen: 1 Little Egret (on scrape, now plug taken out), 2 Grey Heron, 1 Lapwing, 1 Oystercatcher
Joe, Stu, Dave and Linda - 3 nets along ride by new shed
Chaffinch 1, Reed Warbler 6, Sedge Warbler 5, Chiffchaff 2, Garden Warbler 1, Swallow 16, Sand Martin 1, Reed Bunting 1.
Also seen: 1 Little Egret (on scrape, now plug taken out), 2 Grey Heron, 1 Lapwing, 1 Oystercatcher
Monday 16 July 2018
Blue Tit recovery
| Species: | Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) | Scheme: | GBT | Ring no: | Z255090 |
Ringing details
Age: 1 Sex: U Sex meth: U P.ringed: 4 P.alive: 5 Condition: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: N Act1: - Act2: U
Ringing date: 10-Jun-2015 12:30:00
Reg code: - Place code: MUCHW Site name: Much Wenlock, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SO6299 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 52deg 35min N -2deg -33min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: F3 Hab2: --
Biometrics: Wing: - mm. Weight: - g. Time: -hrs
Remarks: -
Ringer: Chelmarsh Ringing Group, 9193
Finding details
Ring not Verified Age: 6 Sex: U Sex meth: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: - Act1: U Act2: U
Finding date: 09-Jan-2018 (0) 10:00:00
Reg code: CRA Place code: CRA Site name: Cressage, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SJ5903 Accuracy 1 Co-ords: 52deg 37min N -2deg -35min W Accuracy 1
Hab1: F3 Hab2: E4
Biometrics: Wing: - mm. Weight: - g. Time: -hrs
Finding condition: 8:20 Movement: 9
Subsequent Capture by Ringer Intentionally Taken
Remarks: -
Duration: 944 days Distance: 6 km Direction: 338deg (NNW)
Finder: D C Ellis, 3101
Another Reed Warbler recovery ...
| Species: | Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) | Scheme: | GBT | Ring no: | Y980559 |
Ringing details
Age: 3 Sex: U Sex meth: U P.ringed: 0 P.alive: 0 Condition: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: N Act1: U Act2: U
Ringing date: 08-Sep-2013 19:30:00
Reg code: CHE Place code: CHE Site name: Chelmarsh Reservoir, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SO7387 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 52deg 28min N -2deg -23min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: C7 Hab2: G2
Biometrics: Wing: 62.0 mm. Weight: 12.5 g. Time: 19:30:00hrs
Remarks: -
Ringer: Chelmarsh Ringing Group, 9193
Finding details
Ring not Verified Age: 4 Sex: U Sex meth: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: - Act1: U Act2: U
Finding date: 27-Aug-2017 (0) 06:00:00
Reg code: - Place code: HAXTON Site name: Haxton Down, Wiltshire, UK
County code: GBWIL Grid ref: SU1951 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 51deg 15min N -1deg -43min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: C1 Hab2: --
Biometrics: Wing: 63.0 mm. Weight: 12.3 g. Time: 06:00:00hrs
Finding condition: 8:20 Movement: 9
Subsequent Capture by Ringer Intentionally Taken
Remarks: -
Duration: 1449 days Distance: 145 km Direction: 162deg (SSE)
Finder: North Wilts Ringing Group, 9211
Reed Warbler recovery
| Species: | Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) | Scheme: | GBT | Ring no: | S204609 |
Ringing details
Age: 4 Sex: U Sex meth: U P.ringed: 0 P.alive: 0 Condition: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: N Act1: U Act2: U
Ringing date: 06-Aug-2016 09:30:00
Reg code: DNR Place code: DNR Site name: Drakelow, near Burton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, UK
County code: GBDES Grid ref: SK2220 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 52deg 46min N -1deg -40min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: C7 Hab2: --
Biometrics: Wing: 64.0 mm. Weight: 10.8 g. Time: 09:30:00hrs
Remarks:-
Ringer: Souder R.g., 9148
Finding details
Ring not Verified Age: 4 Sex: U Sex meth: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: - Act1: U Act2: U
Finding date: 06-May-2018 06:15:00
Reg code: CHE Place code: CHE Site name: Chelmarsh Reservoir, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SO7387 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 52deg 28min N -2deg -23min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: B1 Hab2: --
Biometrics: Wing: 66.0 mm. Weight: 9.9 g. Time: 06:15:00hrs
Finding condition: 8:20 Movement: 9
Subsequent Capture by Ringer Intentionally Taken
Remarks: -
Duration: 638 days Distance: 60 km Direction: 237deg (WSW)
Finder: Chelmarsh Ringing Group, 9193
Sunday 15 July 2018
CES 8 - excellent catch of over 100 birds
Sunday 15th July 2018
Joe, Stu, Dave, Linda, Sadie (and Callum - first ringing)
Reed Warbler 17/9 ; Reed Bunting 3/3; Blackcap 11/1; Bullfinch 2/0; Blue Tit 12/1; Willow Warbler 2/0; Chiffchaff 10/1; Sedge Warbler 12/6; Great Tit 3/2; Garden Warbler 2/0; Goldcrest 1/0; Wren 3/0; Linnet 2/0; Whitethroat 3/0; Song Thrush 1/0; Lesser Whitethroat 1/0; Robin 1/0
Total species - 17 Total birds - 109
2017 - 129; 2016 - 55; 2015 - 39 2014 - 44
Attempt to ring 2 cygnets in vain as not quite right tarsus size yet. Little Bittern seems to have gone.
Joe, Stu, Dave, Linda, Sadie (and Callum - first ringing)
Reed Warbler 17/9 ; Reed Bunting 3/3; Blackcap 11/1; Bullfinch 2/0; Blue Tit 12/1; Willow Warbler 2/0; Chiffchaff 10/1; Sedge Warbler 12/6; Great Tit 3/2; Garden Warbler 2/0; Goldcrest 1/0; Wren 3/0; Linnet 2/0; Whitethroat 3/0; Song Thrush 1/0; Lesser Whitethroat 1/0; Robin 1/0
Total species - 17 Total birds - 109
2017 - 129; 2016 - 55; 2015 - 39 2014 - 44
Attempt to ring 2 cygnets in vain as not quite right tarsus size yet. Little Bittern seems to have gone.
Friday 13 July 2018
An early hirundine roost
Thursday 12th July 2018
Dave and Stu. 3 nets across the phrag behind new shed. Calm overcast and warm - lots of mosquitoes!
Chiffchaff 4, Wren 1, Reed Warbler 4, Kingfisher 1, Blue Tit 1, Pied Wagtail 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Swallow 29, Sand Martin 8
Total birds: 50 (9 species)
Dave and Stu. 3 nets across the phrag behind new shed. Calm overcast and warm - lots of mosquitoes!
Chiffchaff 4, Wren 1, Reed Warbler 4, Kingfisher 1, Blue Tit 1, Pied Wagtail 1, Sedge Warbler 1, Swallow 29, Sand Martin 8
Total birds: 50 (9 species)
Sunday 8 July 2018
CES 7 - Ringing with a Little Bittern twitch happening
Sunday 8th July 2018:
Dave, Stu, Joe and Sadie
Heat wave continues - 3 weeks without rain, hot and sunny.
Twitch on the reservoir in full swing - members of group got brief glimpses.
Chiffchaff 11/0; Blue Tit 3/0; Dunnock 2/0; Whitethroat 3/0; Sedge Warbler 7/0; Reed Warbler 11/3; Great Tit 3/0; Blackcap 3/0; Lesser Whitethroat 1/0; Long-tailed Tit 5/0; Wren 1/0; Robin 1/0; Blackbird 1/0; Garden Warbler 1/0; Linnet 1/0; Treecreeper 1/0
Species: 16 Total birds : 58
2017: 92 ; 2016: 90 ; 2015: 59; 2014: 48
Dave, Stu, Joe and Sadie
Heat wave continues - 3 weeks without rain, hot and sunny.
Twitch on the reservoir in full swing - members of group got brief glimpses.
Chiffchaff 11/0; Blue Tit 3/0; Dunnock 2/0; Whitethroat 3/0; Sedge Warbler 7/0; Reed Warbler 11/3; Great Tit 3/0; Blackcap 3/0; Lesser Whitethroat 1/0; Long-tailed Tit 5/0; Wren 1/0; Robin 1/0; Blackbird 1/0; Garden Warbler 1/0; Linnet 1/0; Treecreeper 1/0
Species: 16 Total birds : 58
2017: 92 ; 2016: 90 ; 2015: 59; 2014: 48
Reed Warbler recovery
| Species: | Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) | Scheme: | GBT | Ring no: | D519275 |
Ringing details
Age: 4 Sex: U Sex meth: U P.ringed: 0 P.alive: 0 Condition: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: N Act1: U Act2: U
Ringing date: 13-Jul-2014 08:20:00
Reg code: CHE Place code: CHE Site name: Chelmarsh Reservoir, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK
County code: GBSHR Grid ref: SO7387 Accuracy 0 Co-ords: 52deg 28min N -2deg -23min W Accuracy 0
Hab1: C7 Hab2: G2
Biometrics: Wing: 64.0 mm. Weight: 10.6 g. Time: 08:20:00hrs
Remarks: -
Ringer: Chelmarsh Ringing Group, 9193
Finding details
Ring not Verified Age: 4 Sex: U Sex meth: U
Colour marks added: - Metal marks added: - Act1: U Act2: U
Finding date: 30-Jun-2018 (0) 04:30:00
Reg code: - Place code: - Site name: Ibsley Water, Blashford Lakes, Hampshire, UK
County code: GBHAM Grid ref: SU1508 Accuracy - Co-ords: 50deg 52min N -1deg -46min W Accuracy -
Hab1: G3 Hab2: C7
Biometrics: Wing: 64.0 mm. Weight: - g. Time: -hrs
Finding condition: 8:20 Movement: 9
Subsequent Capture by Ringer Intentionally Taken
Remarks: -
Duration: 1448 days Distance: 183 km Direction: 167deg (SSE)
Finder: Wessex Ringing Group, 9225
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