A poor November

30th November 2015 – overcast/rain SW5/6
Ringing
Another disappointing month with the weather compromising ringing activities (only 3 days recorded no rainfall). A total of 117 birds of 16 species were handled during the month, individual species totals were as follows (retraps in brackets). Goldfinch 23 (11), Blackbird 18, Chaffinch 11 (1), Goldcrest 9, Wren 5 (1), Song Thrush 5 (1), Redwing 5, Brambling 4, Greenfinch 2, Dunnock 1 (2), Robin 1 (2), Sparrowhawk,1, Chiffchaff 1, Long-tailed Tit 1, Reed Bunting 1 and Blue Tit (2).