Halswell Quarry Sunday 7 July - a good morning

We had a session today back in the Quarry near the pond. After an extremely cold start we had a good morning, catching 36 birds of 6 species. There were 32 new and 4 recaps. The majority were caught in the first hour or so while the frost was still on the ground.

Species caught were - (Recaps in brackets)
Blackbird - 1 (0)
Chaffinch - 2 (0)
Greenfinch - 2 (1)
House Sparrow - 6 (2)
Silvereye - 20 (1)

This morning's team. Andre, Ted (a mate of mine who came down for a look), Andrew, Eleanor and our scribe Sandra.

Andrew banding the Fantail, he was recently presented with the eminent 'Falla Award' by Birds New Zealand for important contributions over numerous years. 

It was well deserved. He also has a big birthday this week so we all wish him a great day.