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Spring migration is well underway in the island. It was good to be bird ringing again after a break. It was an excellent morning. After cloudy overnight conditions, many Willow Warblers and Blackcaps were seen around the island and we had our fair share at Le Chateau des Marais. The Willow Warblers were barely singing,Continue reading “Wednesday, 30 March, Migrants”

All the ant nests are flagged! This year I have used my first visit just to flag them. Measuring and note taking will come later in the spring when I have more time. As ever, a few nests have died out. I am concerned that no new nest have been seen so far. All theContinue reading “Sunday, 27 March, South Coast Cliffs”

The area around the German tower has been overgrown in parts with sour fig. Every year, I pull a bit back on the coast side as there are lots of Black-backed Meadow Ants, although I have yet to find the nest. It is good to know that the Guernsey Conservation Volunteers https://gcv.org.uk are also workingContinue reading “Thursday 24 March, Le Prevôté”