The Purple Sandpiper unfazed by tough conditions on the point.
Rain and strong winds managed to drop in a few bits and bobs about the place. A Marsh Harrier headed North along the beach started the morning and A Short-eared Owl in off the sea ended it. A single House Martin out the front of the obs has a good chance of being the last one this year. Our last one in 2024 was also on the 23rd October. A Ring-necked Parakeet has been here squawking since yesterday evening. Other migrants 1 Brambling, 1 Chaffinch, 1 Fieldfare, 4 Goldcrest, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Lapwing, 3 Meadow Pipit, 2 Redpoll, 5 Redwing, 1 Skylark, 3 Song Thrush and 1 Swallow.
Offshore 1 Arctic Tern, 1 Common Scoter and 1 Knot.
Satellite is a classic late autumn species.
Ringing: 1 Chiffchaff.