CharmouthBirdObs
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Ringer and Conservationist
Fantastic day birding on Durlston head with smashing views of two Pallas’s Warblers. One showing well in woods west of the castle and 2nd bird in sycamores towards lighthouse area mobile with tits/crest flock. Excellent vismig with Snow Bunting, Woodlark, Bramblings, Redpolls and 2 Black Redstarts.
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Fantastic day birding on Durlston head with smashing views of two Pallas’s Warblers. One showing well in woods west of the castle and 2nd bird in sycamores towards lighthouse area mobile with tits/crest flock. Excellent vismig with Snow Bunting, Woodlark, Bramblings, Redpolls and 2 Black Redstarts.
Another busy day ringing on site 06am-3.30pm. 108 ringed & 3 controls! Control Firecrest (RCV), Chiff( RVL)+ Dutch Arnhem ringed Chiff (AVY). Outstanding vizmig over with 1000’s Woodpigeon, 100+Chaff & Thrushes. Small No of Brambling, Redpolls, Buntings
/Pipits. 3 Hawfinch & group of 5 Woodlark.
/Pipits. 3 Hawfinch & group of 5 Woodlark.
November 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Another busy day ringing on site 06am-3.30pm. 108 ringed & 3 controls! Control Firecrest (RCV), Chiff( RVL)+ Dutch Arnhem ringed Chiff (AVY). Outstanding vizmig over with 1000’s Woodpigeon, 100+Chaff & Thrushes. Small No of Brambling, Redpolls, Buntings
/Pipits. 3 Hawfinch & group of 5 Woodlark.
/Pipits. 3 Hawfinch & group of 5 Woodlark.
Super mornings ringing with a female Cirl Bunting trapped and ringed, 1st record for the site. Nice mix of Buntings, Crests and Tit flock ringed. A Pallas’s Warbler seen and heard very briefly 10am near ringing site didn’t show up in a net and no further sign, another first for here.
November 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Super mornings ringing with a female Cirl Bunting trapped and ringed, 1st record for the site. Nice mix of Buntings, Crests and Tit flock ringed. A Pallas’s Warbler seen and heard very briefly 10am near ringing site didn’t show up in a net and no further sign, another first for here.
Productive mornings ringing with 18 Reed bunting, 15 Lesser Redpoll and 5 Firecrest. Plenty of chiff and goldcrest still arriving. Single Ring Ouzel flushed early am setting nets. Vizmig over included Hawfinch, Brambling and 100+ Redpoll and a late Redstart seen in horse paddock
October 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Productive mornings ringing with 18 Reed bunting, 15 Lesser Redpoll and 5 Firecrest. Plenty of chiff and goldcrest still arriving. Single Ring Ouzel flushed early am setting nets. Vizmig over included Hawfinch, Brambling and 100+ Redpoll and a late Redstart seen in horse paddock
A nice arrival of Goldcrest this morning with 42 ringed out of 113 ringed. Plenty of roving tit flocks around today and an increase in Robins and Thrushes. A Yellow browed W heard in non-ringable area didn’t materialise in nets. Overall a productive mid October session. Hawfinch/ROuzel vizmig over.
October 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
A nice arrival of Goldcrest this morning with 42 ringed out of 113 ringed. Plenty of roving tit flocks around today and an increase in Robins and Thrushes. A Yellow browed W heard in non-ringable area didn’t materialise in nets. Overall a productive mid October session. Hawfinch/ROuzel vizmig over.
Another busy mornings ringing in the Rewilding Fields produced 115 ringed including 58 Chiff and 27 Reed Bunting. A nice mix of species today also included Yellowhammer, late Garden Warbler and control Reed Bunting (AAD) were the highlights of the morning. Some good vizmig over
October 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Another busy mornings ringing in the Rewilding Fields produced 115 ringed including 58 Chiff and 27 Reed Bunting. A nice mix of species today also included Yellowhammer, late Garden Warbler and control Reed Bunting (AAD) were the highlights of the morning. Some good vizmig over
Been a busy few days ringing on site. Todays session, 06-14:00pm, 165 ringed including 23 Reed Bunting, 20 Goldcrest and 7 Firecrest. Big fall of Chiff again ringed in good numbers. Good vizmig over with several flocks of Crossbill ( 30+), 50+ each of Redpoll & Siskin and 2 Brambling west.
October 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Been a busy few days ringing on site. Todays session, 06-14:00pm, 165 ringed including 23 Reed Bunting, 20 Goldcrest and 7 Firecrest. Big fall of Chiff again ringed in good numbers. Good vizmig over with several flocks of Crossbill ( 30+), 50+ each of Redpoll & Siskin and 2 Brambling west.
Super start to October with 164 birds ringed from
The Rewilding Field nets, including 11 Reed Bunting, 8 Stonechats along with nice cast of warblers including late Gropper,Sedge, Whitethroat,15 Firecrest,12 Goldcrest & another strong passage of Chiffs. Bonus Nuthatch,Yellowhammer & retrap Kestrel.
The Rewilding Field nets, including 11 Reed Bunting, 8 Stonechats along with nice cast of warblers including late Gropper,Sedge, Whitethroat,15 Firecrest,12 Goldcrest & another strong passage of Chiffs. Bonus Nuthatch,Yellowhammer & retrap Kestrel.
October 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Super start to October with 164 birds ringed from
The Rewilding Field nets, including 11 Reed Bunting, 8 Stonechats along with nice cast of warblers including late Gropper,Sedge, Whitethroat,15 Firecrest,12 Goldcrest & another strong passage of Chiffs. Bonus Nuthatch,Yellowhammer & retrap Kestrel.
The Rewilding Field nets, including 11 Reed Bunting, 8 Stonechats along with nice cast of warblers including late Gropper,Sedge, Whitethroat,15 Firecrest,12 Goldcrest & another strong passage of Chiffs. Bonus Nuthatch,Yellowhammer & retrap Kestrel.
The last few days has seen a huge movement of Chiffchaff here in West Dorset, most birds seen moving East mid morning through to early afternoon. Today a much quieter session with 30+Chiff ringed takes me to over 200 ringed since last week. Ringing weekend so interesting to see if numbers continue….
September 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The last few days has seen a huge movement of Chiffchaff here in West Dorset, most birds seen moving East mid morning through to early afternoon. Today a much quieter session with 30+Chiff ringed takes me to over 200 ringed since last week. Ringing weekend so interesting to see if numbers continue….
A big day for Meadow Pipits on site with 70 ringed. A fantastic mix of other species including Whitethroat, Sedge, Reed, Garden, Willow W, Gropper & Tree Pipits. Big arrival of Blackcap & Chiff. Large Hirundine flocks with several Swallows/House Martins ringed in the afternoon
September 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A big day for Meadow Pipits on site with 70 ringed. A fantastic mix of other species including Whitethroat, Sedge, Reed, Garden, Willow W, Gropper & Tree Pipits. Big arrival of Blackcap & Chiff. Large Hirundine flocks with several Swallows/House Martins ringed in the afternoon
Blackcap season has arrived. Good numbers ringed over the past few mornings. Increase in Chiffchaff, Robins and roving tit flocks now on site . See what the week ahead has in store. #birdringing
September 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Blackcap season has arrived. Good numbers ringed over the past few mornings. Increase in Chiffchaff, Robins and roving tit flocks now on site . See what the week ahead has in store. #birdringing
Melodious Warbler - France 2025
August 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Melodious Warbler - France 2025
Very productive mornings ringing. Despite windy forecast turned out very calm on site and good numbers of Blackcaps on the move. 18 new Tree Pipits, singles of Grasshopper W, Garden W, Whitethroat, Sedge & Reed Warbler. Chiff starting to increase slowly and acros easing off now.
August 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Very productive mornings ringing. Despite windy forecast turned out very calm on site and good numbers of Blackcaps on the move. 18 new Tree Pipits, singles of Grasshopper W, Garden W, Whitethroat, Sedge & Reed Warbler. Chiff starting to increase slowly and acros easing off now.
Another superb ringing session this morning produced 72 new birds which 31 were Sedge & 9 new ReedW. During the week have ringed my 500th Sedge Warbler of the autumn. Absolutely amazing. Unprecedented numbers this year on site and bumper season for Acros. See what tomorrow brings….
August 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Another superb ringing session this morning produced 72 new birds which 31 were Sedge & 9 new ReedW. During the week have ringed my 500th Sedge Warbler of the autumn. Absolutely amazing. Unprecedented numbers this year on site and bumper season for Acros. See what tomorrow brings….
A slow morning today despite what seemed ideal fall conditions at first light. Decent cloud cover, sea mist and light drizzle gave way to very few birds from the nets. 1st and 2nd net round the best with new Grasshopper, Sedge and Reed W, Whitethroat and single Tree Pipit.
August 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A slow morning today despite what seemed ideal fall conditions at first light. Decent cloud cover, sea mist and light drizzle gave way to very few birds from the nets. 1st and 2nd net round the best with new Grasshopper, Sedge and Reed W, Whitethroat and single Tree Pipit.
East winds have arrived and with it plenty of Sedge Warbler this morning! Nice variety of species including Moorhen, Swallows, Tree Pipits and 5 Garden Warbler. Usual mix of warbler species, 75 ringed and couple of Sedge W retraps with big weights.
August 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
East winds have arrived and with it plenty of Sedge Warbler this morning! Nice variety of species including Moorhen, Swallows, Tree Pipits and 5 Garden Warbler. Usual mix of warbler species, 75 ringed and couple of Sedge W retraps with big weights.
Another excellent session. Slow to start but eventually got going with flurry of Sedge, Willow W (mostly adults) and Tree Pipits ( 18ringed). 2Gropper, 3 ReedW and several Whitethroats in the mix made for a very enjoyable session. Superb vismig of Tree Pipits over c150+
August 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Another excellent session. Slow to start but eventually got going with flurry of Sedge, Willow W (mostly adults) and Tree Pipits ( 18ringed). 2Gropper, 3 ReedW and several Whitethroats in the mix made for a very enjoyable session. Superb vismig of Tree Pipits over c150+
A quiet morning today. 32 birds ringed, A small movement migrants mostly Willow Warblers and a few vismigging Tree Pipits heading west mid am noted. Otherwise definite clear out of migrants from last few days.
August 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
A quiet morning today. 32 birds ringed, A small movement migrants mostly Willow Warblers and a few vismigging Tree Pipits heading west mid am noted. Otherwise definite clear out of migrants from last few days.
A much quieter mornings ringing but very enjoyable 64 new birds. Once again Sedge W bulk of the birds ringed with 29 new, 8 Groppers, 11 Reed and singles of Whitethroat and Garden W. See what tomorrow brings….
August 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
A much quieter mornings ringing but very enjoyable 64 new birds. Once again Sedge W bulk of the birds ringed with 29 new, 8 Groppers, 11 Reed and singles of Whitethroat and Garden W. See what tomorrow brings….
Absolutely outstanding session this morning. Big fall of migrants. 194 ringed, bulk Sedge, Whitethroat, WillowW & ReedW. Nice mix of other sp. Tree Pipits, Lsr White, GardenW & Groppers.
4 controls !! 2Sedge, 1Chiff and a Holland ringed Willow Warbler. Really chuffed!
4 controls !! 2Sedge, 1Chiff and a Holland ringed Willow Warbler. Really chuffed!
August 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Absolutely outstanding session this morning. Big fall of migrants. 194 ringed, bulk Sedge, Whitethroat, WillowW & ReedW. Nice mix of other sp. Tree Pipits, Lsr White, GardenW & Groppers.
4 controls !! 2Sedge, 1Chiff and a Holland ringed Willow Warbler. Really chuffed!
4 controls !! 2Sedge, 1Chiff and a Holland ringed Willow Warbler. Really chuffed!
Another reasonable mornings ringing. 67 ringed mostly Sedge and Willow Warblers. 2 Tree Pipits also ringed. Singles of Spot fly and Redstart seen in horse fields. Finished early due to bright sunshine. No Gropper or Reed W ringed or seen.
August 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Another reasonable mornings ringing. 67 ringed mostly Sedge and Willow Warblers. 2 Tree Pipits also ringed. Singles of Spot fly and Redstart seen in horse fields. Finished early due to bright sunshine. No Gropper or Reed W ringed or seen.
A lovely steady flow of migrant warblers this morning was a great start to August. Majority Sedge & Willow Warblers. 1st Tree Pipits of autumn. Observations include single Pied Fly, 12+Spot fly & juv Hobby mid morning. Green Sandpiper and Kingfisher on ponds.
August 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A lovely steady flow of migrant warblers this morning was a great start to August. Majority Sedge & Willow Warblers. 1st Tree Pipits of autumn. Observations include single Pied Fly, 12+Spot fly & juv Hobby mid morning. Green Sandpiper and Kingfisher on ponds.
Nice session this morning produced 89 ringed. 32 Sedge, 5 Reed , 7 Gropper, 19 Willow and 4 Whitethroat. Bonus Green Woodpecker and Magpie ringed. Once again excellent catch of Acros for site. Very enjoyable session. See what weekend has in store then.
July 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Nice session this morning produced 89 ringed. 32 Sedge, 5 Reed , 7 Gropper, 19 Willow and 4 Whitethroat. Bonus Green Woodpecker and Magpie ringed. Once again excellent catch of Acros for site. Very enjoyable session. See what weekend has in store then.
Excellent ringing session in the Rewild fields today with 168 ringed comprising of huge record catch of 67 Sedge & 35 Reed Warbler. Amazing number of acros present on site today estimated. Also 11 Gropper, 18 Whitethroat & 24 Willow Warbler. July has been outstanding month!
July 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Excellent ringing session in the Rewild fields today with 168 ringed comprising of huge record catch of 67 Sedge & 35 Reed Warbler. Amazing number of acros present on site today estimated. Also 11 Gropper, 18 Whitethroat & 24 Willow Warbler. July has been outstanding month!
Autumn ringing off to excellent start for July. Local warbler sp showing signs of good breeding season. Some recent sessions showing some migrants are already on the move with Sedge, Reed, Grasshopper, Willow, Garden W and Whitethroats ringed & several Stonechats. Primary focus on acros for August….
July 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Autumn ringing off to excellent start for July. Local warbler sp showing signs of good breeding season. Some recent sessions showing some migrants are already on the move with Sedge, Reed, Grasshopper, Willow, Garden W and Whitethroats ringed & several Stonechats. Primary focus on acros for August….