19th April 2019:
First complete Stonechat nest - 6/6 young and male colour-ringed to go with already ringed female.
New nests being discovered - total now being monitored c56.
Other birds spotted:
Red Kite (upto 3 birds), Buzzard, Kestrel, Raven, Carrion Crow
Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Meadow Pipit, Skylark, Swallow, Linnet, House Sparrow, Pied Wagtail
Showing posts with label Stonechat/Wheatear RAS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stonechat/Wheatear RAS. Show all posts
Saturday, 20 April 2019
Monday, 5 May 2014
More news from Clee Hill RAS on Stonechat
Friday 4th May 2014:
Dave and Joe spent the day locating territories and ringing both young and adult birds. So far, 68 pulli have been rung. From looking at colour rings on male birds, it became clear that several males are on more than one territory feeding young from more than one nest - suggesting a lack of male birds this year.
Dave and Joe spent the day locating territories and ringing both young and adult birds. So far, 68 pulli have been rung. From looking at colour rings on male birds, it became clear that several males are on more than one territory feeding young from more than one nest - suggesting a lack of male birds this year.
Saturday, 19 April 2014
Stonechat RAS - some good news from Clee Hill
Friday 18th April 2014:
Dave and Joe spent all day up on the hill. It seems that the early signs are positive after recent poor seasons. Already 20 nests found, with many birds on eggs and already two ( small ) broods have been ringed. This suggests birds are about three weeks ahead of the normal dates.
Dave and Joe spent all day up on the hill. It seems that the early signs are positive after recent poor seasons. Already 20 nests found, with many birds on eggs and already two ( small ) broods have been ringed. This suggests birds are about three weeks ahead of the normal dates.
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