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R.A.S. Stonechat & Wheatear

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Dave is currently preparing articles on Stonechat and Wheatear, based on long term observations of these species.
 
Meanwhile, here are a few notes on population levels and numbers ringed during 2007 (All from Clee Hill) :-
 
Stonechat     60 Pairs    Adults ringed/resighted 85  Young ringed 317
 
Amazingly, a 50% increase in pairs and numbers ringed over 2006. Only a handfull of second broods were lost in the heavy rains.
 
Wheatear      60 Pairs    Adults ringed/resighted 86  Young ringed 121
 
After what seemed like a poor start with few nests, we ended up on par with last year with numbers of nests and adult birds, although young ringed was 20% below.

One highlight this year was the trapping of an individual female wearing a ring with a Madrid (Icona) address. Our first continental ringed Wheatear caught on Clee hill.
 
If anyone spots a colour ringed Stonechat or Wheatear, please notify Dave via this website stating species sex, location and date sighted. Each bird should a BTO metal ringed plus one colour on left leg, and 2 colours on right leg.



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