The numbers in the Linnet flock are fluctuating between 150 and 250 so far this autumn on Landguard, today the flock was 150 and amongst them 8 Goldfinch and 2 Greenfinch. Noted on the reserve this morning 21 Pied Wagtail, 6 Wheatear, 3 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Sparrowhawk, 1 Goldcrest, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Whitethroat & 1 Willow Warbler.
A return to an increase in wind speed but unfortunately not much offshore movement carried on it, gathering at the point on the high tide 49 Sandwich Tern plus 4 going South, 4 Common Tern plus 12 going South & 1 Med Gull plus 1 going South.
Noted going South 2 Meadow Pipit plus 2 on the reserve, 2 Swallow, 2 Swift, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Kestrel plus 1 on the reserve & 1 Oystercatcher. Going North 1 Gannet.
Common Wainscot has two generations a year with the second emergence being notable this year.
5 birds ringed: Blackcap 2, Chiffchaff 2, Willow Warbler 1.