The weather hasn't been particularly favourable but I managed to get out on the last 4 days of July. I went up to Billinge and set 3 net...

I had high high hopes for this session in the top willows by my optimism and early start wasn't rewarded. Equivalent sessions in previo...

This is a post for aficionados of moult, ageing birds in the hand and Goldfinches in particular but hopefully it will be of interest to othe...

I don't know what is happening with thrushes and Redwings in particular but there seems to more nocturnal movement than is usual at this...

Just a quick post as I need to get some sleep ahead of another early start tomorrow. Another good session at Billinge produced 59 new birds ...

I recently received the recovery report for the control Willow Warbler that I caught on Billinge Hill on 7th August and it had been ringed a...

I was joined by Wayne for a Redpoll ringing session at the baited site near Scotman's Flash this morning or at least that was plan. We e...