During the recent mild spell, the keen and dedicated bird ringers were up early one recent Saturday, with Stefan Bodnar (our master ringing warden), with their special wall nets along the bird feeder and butterfly track, by the farm.

Several great spotted woodpeckers, blue tits, great tits and greenfinches (and others) were recorded.

Thanks to Rupert Hartop for these photos

Blue tit  in the hand .....

 

 

Great tit in the hand ......

 

Greenfinch in the hand ....

Ringing takes place with trained specialists whose priorities are the safe handling of birds. Birds are released immediately after measurements  are taken.

Contact Stefan Bodnar, our warden, for more details.