March-April 2022 – Back in the South Lagoons!
For the first time in two years, we've been allowed back into the South Lagoons, and our observations (and ringing) have been boosted as a result. But what species had a record count for Rye Meads?
Rye Meads Ringing Group
Information and activities
Rye Meads Ringing Group
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January-February 2022 – mild, stormy and largely bird-free
In a period that was quiet ornithologically and anything but meteorologically, birds were not easy to find; but we did manage a, unusual duck and our seventh Rye Meads record of... well, read on to find out!
November-December 2021
This was a quiet period: wildfowl seemed to desert us, and winter visitors were low in number. But we did set a site record for one species...
Ringing Review of 2021
A bad breeding season, no access to Thames Water land, further Covid restrictions... Ringing totals were low, but where were the bright spots?
September-October 2021 – a tale of three pipits
As the last of the summer visitors left, and our winter visitors started to arrive, it was good to find three species of pipit!
July-August 2021 – a damp squib
Further wet weather impacted second broods, and we still cannot access Thames Water land; but there were still some interesting birds to report.
May-June 2021 – Cool, wet and downbeat
The cool wet weather was great for wildflowers but not for breeding birds, and many species have struggled. But there were a few highlights!
Tales from the Slick
Scillies pelagic - or, Three Men in a Boat! Alan Harris recounts the experiences of an RMRG expedition to see pelagic seabirds off Scilly.
Dr. Bernard Nau 1937-2021
With regret we report the death of Dr. Bernard Nau, a founder member of the Group in 1961, at the age of 84.
March-April 2021 – Mediterranean Gulls but not Mediterranean weather
A cold April slows Spring migration, but we still had some interesting ducks and waders - and that Gull...