To turn to happier outcomes. Not one, but two pairs of Spotted Flycatchers have nested on my house, using open-fronted boxes. Having ringed the young about a week ago, I know they are clutches of 4 and 5. I spent (wasted!) several hours this morning trying to get the flight shot, but the sharp one still eludes me!
Ref the Hawfinch - in April a flattened Chaffinch was found in the Lake Vyrnwy car park. The assumption was that it had been transported there on a car radiator grille and had fallen to the ground when the car was parked. The bird had a ring, but this did not shed any light on the actual place of demise as the ringing location was Bardsey Island!
ReplyDeleteWho knows? I would be at all surprised if it had been from a local breeder, they're bloody secretive birds!!
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen a Spotted fly yet near Red Bank Chris so well done, especially having 2 pairs. Don't give up trying to get that bird in flight shot.
ReplyDeleteWith regard to the Hawfinch it brought back memories of one that settled on the grass just outside my office window at the Council Offices, it was within 10feet of my desk. I haven't seen one in the UK since.