Is that the first time Freddie Mercury has been quoted on GFU blog?

The storm was so ferocious that netting could not be started until 08:30. But spirits were high in the house and I was ready for what the morning brought.

Marginally better than recent days with 11 new birds and only one retrap.

With an increased number of birds I have restarted the occasional series of competions.

Today, a male Linnet turned up expecting to be in the "Most Beautiful Bird" competition that we run last week. The excuse for lateness was the poor train service to Nykoping and the non-existence of a replacement bus service. Suggested closer attention to the Tweets.

Male Linnet

But todays competition has been won by an Icterine Warbler who has been crowned as "Bird with the Biggest Attitude". Due to the fact that there is a No Publicity Agreement in place an image of the winner is not available.

Here are todays totals.

Marsh Warbler             2

Reed Warbler               1

Icterine Warbler             1            (1)

Lesser Whitethroat        1

Whitethroat                    1

Chiffchaff                        2

Chaffinch                        2

Linnet                             1

Totals                              11               (1)

That's all for now.

Nigel