2nd October

Today was much more of a quiet affair at Whitburn.  Rain in the morning delayed opening the nets and also forced the nets to be closed in the afternoon.  A total of 17 birds were trapped and ringed.  These included 5 blue tit, 4 great tit, 3 coal tit, 2 goldcrest, and singles of song thrush, chiffchaff and lesser redpoll