Despite the weather forecast being wrong and having to shut the nets by 10am because of heavy rain, we had a pretty decent morning. We ended with 110 birds of which 31 were new. Highlights were 5 new chiffchaff and a returning one from last year, 2 new goldcrests and a re-trap nuthatch. 4 woodcock back into the wood at dawn and a female marsh harrier were also recorded.

Here are a couple of photos of the female brambling and marsh tit from the other week.