A gap in the clouds

A break from the rain this morning and being on late shift offered a chance to set the nets in the withy bed for a short while.  Whilst walking to the net ride goldcrests, firecrests, goldfinches, siskins and chiffchaffs were all calling. First bird 'on'  the net was a Firecrest which was in typical crest fashion just clinging to the net. When just a few inches away from extraction it opened its feet and shot off!

Chiffchaff

Anyway a useful session with several Goldcrests, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Treecreeper, Long-tailed tits, Robins and Chaffinch all obliging. The best bird was a male Bullfinch. Not a frequent bird down here. Luckily the camera was in the car.

Couple of retraps included a one  year old female Chaffinch and a  Treecreeper. Weather looks settled next two mornings so a couple of visits are envisaged. Walking back from work earlier Redwings could be heard overhead. The Northerly winds are doing their stuff