June 28th
We spent the morning ringing at Reculver where we saw 60 Sand Martins, 12 Blackcaps, 4 Jays, 3 Turtle Doves, 2 Little Egrets, 3 Whitethroats, 8 Tufted Ducks, 4 Mute Swans, 4 Coot, 1 Hobby, 1 Kestrel, 1 Green Woodpecker, 5 Chiffchaffs, 1 Grey Partridge, 1 Grey Wagtail, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, 12 Lapwings, 1 Red Kite flying W, 1 Siskin W, 1 Willow Warbler, 5 Swifts and 6 Long-tailed Tits.

Male Greenfinch

We had a bit of excitement this afternoon when Barry Wright and John Tilbrook, who were visiting the area, found a superb male Icterine Warbler (168th) singing from the trees and bushes between Bishopstone Lane car park and Bishopstone Manor. The bird sang almost continually for over an hour whilst I was there and also gave good views as it pushed its way through the foliage. This is the 8th record of this species for the area.

Icterine Warbler - Barry Wright