In memory of Dr. Ian Burrows

A great loss to conservation and for his many friends.

Three Cetti's Warblers having been processed - part of an incredible and unprecedented 26 new birds ringed on the reserve this year.

The dream team - (left to right) Ray Roche, David Roche, Jed Andrews, Connor Rand, Sophie Barker.

Shorelarks Holme Beach 30 0ctober

3 present on the beach north of the Golf Course and falling within the recording area of the Observatory.

30th October Shorelarks on the beach and Bearded Tit out of the net

Shorelark Holme beach. 30th October 1 of 3 present on the beach at the North end of the Golf course.

Bearded Tit Holme 30th October. Last ringed at the Obs on 27/10/04 when 2 birds ringed.

Redwing Holme 30th October.

Water Vole Redwell and a Redpoll out of the Nets

18 October Water Vole in the river Hun from the bridge to Redwell Hide - actve on both sides of the bridge but not easy to photograph.

Mealy Redpoll 17 October

Yellow Browed Warbler 14 October

The 3rd Yellow Browed warbler to be ringed in 5 days. Other birds of interest included a Black Redstart on the roof of the Firs, and both a summer plumaged Great Northern Diver and the first Goldeneye of the autumn sitting close off-shore

Hummingbird Hawkmoth 10 October

Yellow Browed Warbler 10 0ctober

Yellow Browed Warbler 10 October

Hummingbird Hawkmoth 10 october. At least 2 on the Buddlea by the Obs.

Common Darter 10 October. Still plenty of insect activity in the bright afternoon sun.

Red Admira