This morning Chris Newberry joined forces with Heather Coats to undertake CES 7 at Kenfig NNR.
The visit continued the run of poor bird numbers – as with every session
this year the numbers are down on a poor year last year.
The total of 12 birds compared with an average of 54 for session 7 since the CES started
in 1997.
in 1997.
For the record it was: 5 Reed Warblers, 3 Blackcaps, 2 Robins, 1 Cetti’s Warbler and 1 Chiffchaff.
The highlight of such a poor show was a 1JJ Reed Warbler which must have been caught
on its maiden flight as it wasn’t tall enough to have walked into the
nets. Almost all the primaries were in pin.
on its maiden flight as it wasn’t tall enough to have walked into the
nets. Almost all the primaries were in pin.
Reed Warbler
