The only migrant that was on the move in numbers today was Meadow Pipit, with 49 logged going south, and a further 40 feeding on the reserve. Other birds trickling south were 18 Black-headed Gull, 9 Swallow, 3 Cormorant, 2 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Shelduck and 2 Canada Goose. Around the reserve there were 10 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 3 Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Chaffinch, 1 Kestrel and 1 Purple Sandpiper.
The first Black Rustic of the autumn turned up in the traps this morning.
Ringing: 13 Meadow Pipit, 6 Blackcap, 4 Blue Tit, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Robin, 1 Dunnock, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Great Tit, 1 Goldfinch, 1 Chaffinch.