Sunday, 15 February 2015

That Black Redstart on the castle in Aber….

Brendon managed to photograph its ring and yes its the same bird as ringed by Paul Leafe and Tony Cross!  Pic and comment is on Ruffled Feathers blogspot; its likely to be the oldest known ringed BR which would be confirmed if it turns up next year.
Ringing is about more than migration as the renowned Ian Newton reminded everyone in 'British Birds'  recently.