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.
