The Long-tailed Tits keep coming with another 21 this morning. They must have had a bumper breeding season this year. Todays migrants (& loitering migrants) include 18 Mipit, 15 Blackbird, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Bullfinch, 2 Chaffinch, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Fieldfare, 2 Rock Pipit, Purple Sand, Stonechat, Tree Sparrow & Woodcock. On the move southbound 28 Wood Pig, 9 Black-headed Gull, 9 Starling, 8 Goldfinch, 4 Linnet, 3 Gannet, 2 Swallow, Brent & Red-throated Diver with northbound 5 Brent, 2 Mallard, 2 Wigeon & Common Scoter.
December Moth is a stunning looker all wrapped up in its hairy winter attire to survive the colder conditions.
Ringing: 11 Long-tailed Tit, 3 Blackbird, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Goldcrest.