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Saturday 28th September 2013

A sunny day with a strong east wind. The only migrants about today were 1 Redpoll, 2 Grey Wagtail, 6 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Whinchat, 2 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Redstart, 3 Golden Plover and the first Ring Ouzel of the autumn. Offshore southerly passage included 45 Wigeon, 73 Brent Geese, 10 Sandwich Tern, 6 Shelduck, 2 Gannet & a Fulmar. Single Common Sandpiper, Grey Plover, Gannet & Brent Goose also headed north.

Ringing; 3 Greenfinch, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Robin, 1 Blackcap & 1 House Sparrow.