CISSBURY RING: An enjoyable session at Cissbury this morning with Pete and Val produced 44 species. The ringing was our best day so far this year in terms of number and variety. The highlights in the nets were a
Spotted Flycatcher, a
Reed Warbler, a
Lesser Whitethroat and four
Garden Warblers, while
Willow Warbler,
Whitethroat and
Chiffchaff also featured in small numbers. A flock of 10
Crossbills flew over towards the end of the session but the highlight was a juvenile
Cuckoo showing well on a nearby fenceline, guzzling a fair few big caterpillars. A
Marsh Tit, three
Yellowhammers, two
Red Kites, two
Ravens, 10
House Martins, seven
Swallows, a
Treecreeper and two
Bullfinches were among other observations.
David Campbell, Val Bentley and Pete Denyer
Other sightings here included a
Wheatear and
Silver-spotted Skipper.
Andy Ashdown
Silver-spotted Skipper - Cissbury Ring (Andy Ashdown)
STEEP DOWN: 10
Wheatears, a
Willow Warbler, a
Raven, a
Corn Bunting and three
Stonechats.
Bt
STEYNING RIFLE RANGE: A male
PIED FLYCATCHER in hedge on south bank mid-morning. Also
Spotted Flycatcher,
Nightingale, two
Grey Wagtails and three
Marsh Tits.
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