Rain or drizzle with poor visibility offshore up to late morning. One of those mornings whereby if we hadn't have turned up it would not have radically changed the course of science. Southbound offshore (not that we could see far out) 42 Teal, 14 Wigeon, 11 Black-headed Gull, 5 Brent, 2 Knot, 2 Shelduck, Common Gull & Common Scoter with northbound 13 Gadwal & 12 Brent. On site 22 Redwing, 5 Goldcrest, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Fieldfare & Brambling although the thrushes quickly cleared off inland. May get the enthusiasm to trudge around the reserve this afternoon so if anything riveting noted then this blog may get updated later - but don't hold your breath ! Single Firecrest and Snow Bunting in the pm.
Feathered Thorn is a classic end of October & early November visitor in small numbers to the traps in sheltered spots.
Ringing: nil.