A very windy day didn't bode well for the ringing session planned at Great Chishill with Fowlmere Bullfinches junior RSPB. However, in the two hour session, a Great Tit, Robin, two Chaffinches, and two Blue Tits were caught. Tree Sparrow nest-boxes were erected and a new hedge planted. Tom and Sam (and me!) thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Late afternoon, myself and Tom had a quick walk around Shepreth L-moor. After a week of rain, there was more water there that I've ever known, and wading through it where we managed to flush a Snipe.
We then continued to Fowlmere and amazingly saw both Merlin and Peregrine! Despite staying until dusk, we failed to see Kestrel, thus missing out on the complete set of wintering British falcons! However, a Barn Owl was seen.
