Checking and Chicks

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At this time of year the bird ringers are out as often as they can checking nest boxes.  This photograph is titled 'Is anyone there?'

Checking and Chicks blog post image Is anyone there?

Another next box checked and details recorded.

Checking and Chicks blog post image Checking a nest box

Wader chicks are also ringed.  They are coming in a variety of sizes.  These Redshank chicks are small.

Checking and Chicks blog post image Redshank chicks

Whilst this Lapwing is larger.  You can just see some of its feathers beginning to appear.

Checking and Chicks blog post image Lapwing chick

Many sites have to be revisited when the chicks are developed enough to be ringed.  All the records taken in the field are transcribed so they can, at a later date, be entered into IPMR.  Thanks to all the bird ringers for their hard work.