Are the Greylag Geese coming in off the sea and heading inland genuine "wild" birds or just part of the "feral" populations - one will never Know?
Light showers to start the day, brightening up after dawn. A quieter day on the reserve, 12 Robin, 9 Chaffinch, 7 Linnet, 5 Goldfinch, 2 Pied Wagtail, 2 Woodcock, 1 Brambling, 1 Caspian Gull, 1 Chiffchaff (Tristis), 1 Fieldfare & 1 Goldcrest.
Going North, 1 Brent Goose, going out to sea East, 1914 Cormorant. Going South, 16 Goldfinch, 15 Meadow Pipit, 4 Siskin, 1 Common Gull & 1 Little Egret. Coming in off the sea going West, 21 Greylag Goose.
9 birds ringed: Blackbird 3, Dunnock 2, Meadow Pipit 2, Redwing 1, Song Thrush 1.