The first session of the 11th year of CES at Wendover was a brilliantly warm and sunny day, but perhaps not the best ringing conditions - with the low sun picking out a number of the nets. The total count was disappointing, but most of the usual suspects put in an appearance. Male Chiffchaffs were marking out territories but all preferred to sing from their high perches rather than descend to our nets.
One of the Robins was at least 5 years old and it was good to see an adult male Blackcap from 2017 had navigated his way back safely. Whitethroat numbers have generally declined over the past 10 years but it would be nice to see an upturn this year if the summer turns out to be supportive for them.
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SPNAME
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Total
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New Bird
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Retrap
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Blackbird
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2
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1
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1
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Blackcap
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1
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1
|
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Bullfinch
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3
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3
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Dunnock
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4
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4
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Great Tit
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2
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2
|
|
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Robin
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3
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3
|
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Song Thrush
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2
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1
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1
|
|
Whitethroat
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1
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1
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|
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Wren
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5
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3
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2
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