Siberian Chiffchaff, Ross Castle, 12th February 2015 (Michael O'Clery).
One of the four 'Sibes' ringed by the end of January/early February.
Another, unringed Siberian Chiffchaff, Ross Castle, 12th February 2015 (Michael O'Clery).
Three birds were present without rings.
Ringed Chiffchaff, Ross Castle, 12th February 2015 (Michael O'Clery).
Thirteen Chiffchaffs out of an estimated 25+ present at Ross Castle in late January 2015 were ringed. Today another 20+ were present, but only about one in five were ringed. The true number present in the area over the past weeks may be 40 or more, perhaps a lot more?
Goldcrests are also benefitting from the insect activity at Ross Castle (Michael O'Clery).