Whilst ringing on 23
September Nicole and I trapped and ringed a Eurasian Wryneck. We have only
caught one Eurasian Wryneck at the site before on 10 April 2015, so this was a
pleasant surprise when seen in the net. They are regular migrants through the
region although are an uncommon passage migrants in the Eastern Province where
we ring. They are beautiful birds in the hand and are very gentle. They also
move their heads around in a very unusual manner. This is the first Eurasian
Wryneck I have seen in the Eastern Province this year making the experience
even better.
