A new project has started ringing Coots with individual colour rings. This is being carried out throughout the North West mainly in - Greater Manchester, Lancashire and the Lake District. Each bird ringed - will carry 3 colour rings + a standard BTO metal ring - please see photo attached for an example.
The combination is:
Right leg - Colour above BTO metal ring.
Left leg - Colour ring above Colour ring.
Ten colours are being used - White, Black, Red, Yellow, Orange, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Green and Purple.
If you spot one the individual the full colour ring combination must be read. These can be reported online at
Euring Web Recoveries Index - full ringing / resighting information will be provided.