Summary - Friday 5th April
An interesting day. There were very few visible migrants and it initially appeared that there had been a major clear out of grounded migrants. However reasonable numbers were trapped and ringed so it appears that birds were finding the most sheltered areas. Subalpine Warbler (49) was the most abundant species.
Other birds of note were 3 Sparrowhawk, 2 Semi-Collared Flycatcher and a Merlin seen from the ringing site before it headed north. This is a new species for the headland.
Grounded Migrants: Words to follow
Visible Passage: One flock of 80+ Spanish Sparrows flew north and landed near Koureli.
Raptors: 3 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrel and a Merlin.
Bird Ringing: 17 Subalpine Warbler, 6 Nightingale, 4 Blackcap, 3 Robin, 2 Chiffchaff, single Collared, Pied & Semi-Collared Flycatchers, also single Savi’s & Sardinian Warblers and a Woodchat Shrike
Overall Total: 38 birds ringed from 94m of nets.
Weather: Overcast N4-5 to start, occasional light showers, becoming prolonged and heavier from lunchtime. Wind increasing NE 6 later. Rain after dark.
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| Spanish Sparrow |
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| A Badger caught on a camera trap near Koureli (our first sight record for the headland) |
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| Ophrys argolica |
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