For the second ringing session at Allestree Park, I had managed to organise a demo for members of the local organisations. We set up eight nets across the site, and put out a mix of bird food to attract some resident species. This certainly helped with numbers, as we caught over 60 Blue Tits, Great Tits and Coal Tits in the nets near the food. The birds remained steady all morning, with highlights being 3 Redpoll, 1 Redwing, and 1 Treecreeper – birds that many people don’t get to see regularly.
Over the morning, we had over 30 visitors arrive, finding out a bit more about bird ringing. Feedback was very positive, and everyone had a great time. It was a fantastic day to bring together a range of people associated with the park. Huge thanks to Sandra from Derby City Council, Ben from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Vic and Steve from Derbyshire Ornithological Society, and members from Friends of Allestree Park.
Totals for the day were: 2 Blackbirds, 34 Blue Tits, 4 Coal Tits, 3 Dunnocks, 2 Goldfinches, 25 Great Tits, 3 Redpoll, 1 Redwing, 2 Robin, and 1 Treecreeper.
Josh
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| Some of our visitors (HJ) |
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| Lesser Redpoll (HJ) |
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| Releasing a Blackbird (SH) |
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| Blue Tit comparison (SH) |
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