Pulling up at the Swannery gates last night we were greeted by a few 'seeps' from overhead Yellow Wagtails. Speculation arose that perhaps a catch of thirty or so birds was on the cards that night.
Walking out to unfurl the nets a Black tern flew overhead at Helen's Hide and made for the round-up area but was quickly lost to view. An omen for sure!
Soon the Yellow Wagtails started to arrive along with the Swallows and Sand Martins. We quickly picked up a few Sedge and Reed Warblers and a late evening Garden Warbler was trapped in the withy bed. There is a certain cut off point in the light when the birds say 'that is it 'and go in to roost.
Luke and I had our work cut out for twenty minutes. In total 87 Yellow Wagtails, 1 Grey-headed Wagtail (nice bird) and a couple of Pied Wagtails for good measure. A handful of Swallows and Sand Martins - including a control Swallow.
A good evening. Hopefully going for more Yellow Wagtails this week if weather is kind. We are keen to surpass last years total.
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