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Monday 26th October 2020

 


Another morning with a good Vis-mig first thing before petering out.

Again it was mostly finches on the move with 415 Goldfinch, 76 Linnet, 64 Siskin, 64 Redpoll, 19 Crossbill, 14 Chaffinch, 13 Greenfinch and 4 Brambling. Also on the move were 143 Woodpigeon, a Stock Dove, 37 Meadow Pipit, 1 Rock Pipit, 2 Grey Wagtail, 23 Skylark, 12 Swallow, a Buzzard and the highlight, a ringtail Hen Harrier heading south and then passing low over the Obs and across the river into Essex.

The bushes were quiet except for a few Goldcrests and 2 Blackcaps up by the Butts. On the reserve there were 2 Wheatears out by the Mine Station and a Turnstone on the Jetty.

There was a small movement of birds on the sea with 2 Brents and 7 Golden Plover heading south.

Ringing: 5 Lesser Redpoll, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Wheatear.