Saturday 9th November 2019

Only 1,794 Cormorant went out fishing early on.

Fairly standard bright 'n clear early November selection  with on site at least 25 Blackbird, 15 Long-tailed Tit, 9 Chaffinch, 5 Mipit. 5 Redwing, 4 Snow Bunting, 3 Brambling, 2 Goldcrest, Bullfinch, Fieldfare & Yellowhammer with 16 Lapwing on the reserve first thing shifted by the first dog walkers of the day. Offshore viewing difficult with the "currant bun" shining bright but included a Puffin heading north with the bulk of our meagre total of sightings of this species at this time of the year. Some vis mig with southbound 17 Black-headed Gull, 17 Goldfinch, 6 Skylark, 3 Crows, 2 Mipit & Siskin.

Getting late (ish) in the season for Painted Lady butterfly.

Ringing: 11 Long-tailed Tit, 9 Blackbird, 5 Redwing, 2 Goldcrest, 1 Blue Tit, 1 Bullfinch, 1 Dunnock, 1 Great Tit, 1 Sparrowhawk.