August week 2 - reed bed "taping"

Just 2 visits to rb2 by Jerry, on Monday 10th - catch of 37 + (1), and Friday 14th -.catch of 34 + (2). The mix for the two visits was Wren 1, Robin (1), Song Thrush 1, Reed Warbler 33 + (1), Sedge Warbler 27 + (1), Chiffchaff 7, Blue Tit 1, and Great Tit 1.

Better coverage at the jetty by Andy on Saturday 8th - catch of 36 + (1), incl 1st Kingfisher of the year, Peter on Sunday 9th - catch of 36 + (3), Andy again on Tuesday 11th - catch of 41 + (1), incl 2nd Kingfisher, and Jeremy/Robin on Wednesday 12th - catch of 34 + (1), incl 1st Grasshopper Warbler for the year. The mix for the four visits was Kingfisher 2, Wren 2, Song Thrush 1, Cettis Warbler 2, Grasshopper Warlber 1, Reed Warbler 58 + (5), Sedge Warbler 38, Chiffchaff 21, Willow Warbler 7 + (1), Blackcap 1, Great Tit 1, and Blue Tit 3. Peter and Alan also snuck in another roost on the 10th, where the nets went up at dusk, as they were in the area anyway due to a meeting. They caught 1 Reed Warbler and a single Swallow.

First of two Kingfisher for the week for Andy (and the group!)

Our first Gropper of the year, despite a fair few early starts!

The reed bed sessions have been remarkably consistent so far this year as you can see from our posts, good passage seems to be happening most days, with no huge drop off from the usual peak around the full moon at the beginning of the month.