On 19th January members of Northants Ringing Group supported the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch event held at Stanwick Lakes.
Group member Dr. Ian Wrisdale, who rings at Stanwick Lakes, organised the group demonstration and members of the RSPB Mid Nene local group also provided guided walks, bird food making and a nature quiz.
It is estimated that nearly 200 members of the public came and enjoyed the event and the interaction with both adults and children was excellent, and the ability to give attendees the opportunity to see close up the birds they see in their gardens was very rewarding.
Birds processed on the day were;
Blue Tit. 15 new and 4 retraps.
Dunnock. 7
Great Tit. 7 new and 3 retraps
Long-tailed Tit. 2
Redwing. 1
Robin. 5
Wren. 1
The photographs below were supplied by Liz Williams. Nature Engagement Coordinator, Rockingham Forest Trust, Stanwick Lakes.
