Short-eared Owl at Landguard this morning.
A crisp and clear start to the day but complete cloud cover by mid-morning.
Noted on the reserve, 63 Starling, 20 Blackbird, 10 Meadow Pipit, 10 Redpoll, 5 Brambling, 3 Chaffinch, 3 Goldcrest, 3 Linnet, 3 Pied Wagtail, 3 Redwing, 2 Greenfinch, 2 Snow Bunting, 2 Stonechat, 1 Coal Tit, 1 Little Owl, 1 Merlin, 1 Reed Bunting, 1 Rock Pipit, 1 Short-eared Owl, 1 Sparrowhawk & 1 Wheatear.
Going out to sea East, 1948 Cormorant, going South, 87 Goldfinch, 17 Meadow Pipit, 15 Starling, 14 Linnet, 14 Skylark, 11 Chaffinch, 3 Siskin, 2 Brent Goose & 2 Rock Pipit. Coming in off the sea going West, 18 Starling & 6 Blackbird, going North, 1 Gannet.
13 birds ringed: Blackbird 6, Meadow Pipit 2, Redwing 2, Chaffinch 1, Reed Bunting 1, Sparrowhawk 1.