Janet and I set some nets up at Druridge this morning to catch and ring birds. An early start at this time of year is required as the birds ...

Last night, the forecast for today was rain - all day. So this morning, we didn't set an alarm, when we got up it wasn't raining a...

The weather wasn't suitable for ringing at the weekend, which is probably just as well as the bushes seemed to be devoid of birds. It lo...

I had a well-earned day of flexi-leave today and as the weather forecast looked good, I decided to put some nets up at Druridge. Despite con...

This morning started bright and sunny and I was up early to do the last but one territory mapping thingy. There was still plenty to record o...

Sometimes, it is east to glance over some of our more common birds, forgetting how beautiful they are. How many times do you think "Oh,...