November – December 2016
Bitterns, Beardies and Chiffs lead the honours in a quiet end to the year.
Rye Meads Ringing Group
Information and activities
Rye Meads Ringing Group
Information and activities
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Hail to the Emperor!
At the recent Rye Meads RSPB Fun Day, Site Manager Vicky Buckel produced some Emperor Moth pheromone from the freezer, with startling results.
Ringing review of 2016
Ringing highlights included Pochard, Firecrest, Redstart and a Greenland Wheatear, as well as a rehab Bittern.
Group outing: BTO Non-Estuarine Waterbird Survey of Skye
This time last year, an ‘expedition team’ from Rye Meads Ringing Group took part in a UK-wide survey, on Skye.
September – October 2016
Garganey, Osprey, Raven, a rescued Bittern and the last migrants of Autumn!
Water Pipits at Rye Meads
Water Pipits are usually hidden out in the meadows or on the sewage works, so an unusually showy individual on the reserve has created a lot of interest.
July-August 2016
Star waders of the period were two Little Stints which showed well in front of the Draper Hide over the Bank Holiday weekend
Alan the Robin unmasked
Alan the Robin has been delighting visitors to the Draper Hide at Rye Meads Nature
Reserve for some time. We reveal his identity.
A Bittern comes out of rehab
To get to see a magnificent bird like a Bittern up close is a privilege; to get to ring it is even more special!
May-June 2016
Observations May-June 2016: Star bird was the Purple Heron, but which species reached a new site record? Which common birds were noteworthy rare visitors?