Weather conditions have prevented us from catching many birds this month though they've been feeding up to lay down muscle and lipid fat. A female Stonechat was caught in the heligoland and a female Dunnock had a large brood patch so maybe the breeding season will start earlier due to the mild temperatures.

Ringers have been busy with maintenance on the ringing sites, wood being replaced along the boardwalks and netting over the top to prevent wet boards becoming slipperly. Also the crow trap is being restored and is coming along nicely should be ready soon which will give us another catching method when the wind is too strong.

Earlier in the month we were invited to one of our members' garden on the quest of Marsh Tits which proved very successful. Over a hundred rings were used within an hour and a half, many of them used for 30 Great and 58 Blue Tits. A Great Spotted Woodpecker was also ringed, Blackbird, Dunnock, Goldfinch, 2 Coal Tits and ultimately 8 Marsh Tits enough for everyone. A great time was had by all.