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More geolocators fitted

Processing the catch

Date: 11/09/2013
During a catch of 35 Greenshank on 8 September 2013 we fitted geolocators to two retrapped birds, RG+YY and OO+YY. Both were first ringed by us at Thorney on 28th October 2007: RG+YY as an adult and OO+YY as a juvenile. They were part of the radiotagging research that year and have been seen regularly ever since so we hope that will continue at least until we catch them next year! In addition we colour-ringed 33 new birds, 20 of which were juveniles. Also in the catch were 64 Redshanks, 8 Lapwing and a Dunlin.

After weeks of sunny weather, and excellent views of nearly 90 Greenshanks in the roost, including the three already wearing geolocators, the catch day was somewhat different. The wind was chilly and there were frequent heavy showers. Fewer birds were around, and unfortunately the three we wanted were not caught. Fortunately we were able to process the birds in the shelter of a big barn near the site, which was better for the birds and us.

The image shows project leader Pete Potts fitting a geolocator, and the Redshank processing team in the background.

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