Today’s ringing in the study area was interesting. While setting up I noticed a few Goldcrests around and thought there was a good possibility of catching some. But instead I caught a 1st year male Firecrest, which was a surprise. My first for Weir Wood. Other birds of note included: Marsh Tits (one of them a new bird); Coal Tit; Blue Tits; Great Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker; Blackbird and a male Bullfinch first ringed in 2016 in excellent condition.
Other sightings:- Buzzard, 2 Siskin, 8 Redwing, 2 Kingfishers, Treecreeper, Nuthatch and a Snipe on the waters edge in the study area.