Definite influx of about 60 Siskins to Lemmington Hall area 5
miles west of Alnwick, Northumberland in the last three days; with a similar
number of Goldfinch. Seem to be travelling together. I have
re-caught some birds not seen since 2012 in Feb/March.
Also two
Yellowhammer (probably more local - but this species never seen here before
under feeders!). Weather too cold / wild at times to allow much
ringing.
N.B.
Most of the Siskins are adults not juveniles. This is not the usual
situation, indicating that the birds have had a poor breeding season but a high
proportion of adult birds have survived.
Philip
Hanmer; Natural History Soc of Northumbria Ringing
Group.
