The Redwings are Here!

Last week a Redwing was ringed at Portland but none had been seen in our area.  Then suddenly we were hearing of flocks flying over and then they arrived in Foxglove ready to feast on the Hawthorn berries.

Although breezy, parts of the reserve were sheltered so some nets were raised on Saturday and it was not long before the first Redwing was caught and ringed.  The speckled breast and red feathers under the wing could be easily seen in this photograph.

By the end of the morning 29 Redwings had received their rings.

Thank you to the volunteers who came in early on Saturday to help with the ringing.