First it was sunshine wall to wall and from first light. Then the winds started to pick up and veered from NE to SE. As they did so, the cloud began to increase and then the thundery showers began, with the winds now at F5 (or gusting 30 mph).
That makes ringing almost impossible in the garden. However, I did manage a few birds, more by accident than with any real endeavour (good old Morse!). Monday last was the only day that ringing took place and I succeeded in catchin 6 and ringing 5. Later in the week, i was lucky enough to 'pick up' a fleshly fledged Dunnock and another of those young Blackbirds that were provoked into fledging last week by a cat [presumably the stray that looks like a patchwork quilt].
Collared Dove 1
Blackbird 3
Robin (3)
Dunnock 1
House Sparrow 1
Greenfinch 1
After 5 weeks without any rain, we have now had 25mm (1 inch) in 48 hours and the temperatures have fallen back to 9C (48F) at night and to 17C (63F) by day, which is more normal for the time of year. The blossom has gone, the trees are in fresh leaf and the grass is growing like the clappers.
The orchard, Fairmead, in early May
It looks as if I shall have to wait until Thursday before I get a weather window for opening the nets again.
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