Ringing at Longham this morning

Among a small catch at Longham Lakes this morning was this Chiffchaff, no doubt on its way to Senegal in West Africa. Also caught today: Reed Warbler, Blackcap, Wren, Great Tit and Reed Bunting. Two Ravens also flew over.

Pausing on a Long Journey

There were 2 juvenile Arctic Terns at Longham Lakes today, the first site record. It’s hard to believe that they will be flying around Antarctic waters in a month or two’s time. STOP PRESS: Still present Wed 7th Sept am. Here is the record...

Book now for Autumn trips

I have an exciting programme of birdwatching field trips arranged for this autumn – see the What’s On page for details. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Warblers Peaking, Swifts Departing

August is supposed to be a quiet month, but tell that to the warblers – they were everywhere around Longham Lakes this morning.  At times there were so many Blackcaps calling “tack” that it seemed as though somebody had left a ticking clock in the...