Fairly classic start to November with 40 Blackbird, 8 Chaffinch, 7 Redwing, 4 Redpoll, 4 Songies, 3 Woodcock, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Fieldfare, 2 Goldcrest, Blackcap & Firecrest. 17 Lapwing were on the reserve first thing, Black Red on the Fort, Purp & Rock Pipit on the point. Southbound 67 Brent, 7 Shoveler, 4 Shelduck & Oyk.
Feathered Thorn is a classic late autumn species that failed to put in an appearance last year so good to get one.
Ringing: 19 Blackbird, 3 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Redwing, 2 Robin, 1 Blackcap, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Dunnock, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Woodcock.
