A busier month with 167 new birds of 21 species. Reed Warbler and Blackcap led the field with 30 each with Chiffchaff third at 20.
Some sightings of colour-ringed Common Terns were received including three young from this year.
Being able to identify a bird's hatching year is very useful for measuring the productivity of a species (and species on a specific site). Below, are examples of criteria we use for Sedge Warbler and Whitethroat.
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| Sedge Warbler compare primary wear between two ages (youngest: left; adult: right) |
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| Whitethroat compare eye colour between two ages (youngest: left; adult: right) |
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