Continuing strong westerly winds is further halting the last chances of any new migrants from moving, or the chance of something scarcer appearing. When will it warm up?
Migrants today included 19 House Martin, 15 Swift, 4 Swallow, 13 Common Scoter, 11 Brent Geese, 7 Common Tern, 5 Little Tern, 2 Goldfinch, 1 Siskin, 1 Turtle Dove and 1 Wheatear.
During the course of the morning when the conditions for a seawatch appealed, a Razorbill flew North, not a common bird here at the observatory and a species not seen every year.
The Turtle Dove that we ringed here several days ago is still with us, feeding out on the nature reserve so good views are obtainable daily at the moment. Great to see he is finding enough food out there.
Ringing: 11 birds ringed during the course of the morning including 3 Starling, 2 Chaffinch, 2 Linnet, 2 Greenfinch, 1 Dunnock and 1 Woodpigeon.