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Monday 2nd November 2020

Another buffeting gale gusting up to force 8 and exceptionally mild with it. On site better than anticipated considering the conditions with single Blackcap, Goldcrest, Purple Sand, Redwing, Short-eared Owl, Wheatear & the second Dartford Warbler of the autumn at the northern end of the reserve. On the move southbound 189 Goldfinch, 47 Starling, 35 Siskin, 26 Linnet, 8 Skylark, 8 Swallow, 7 Chaffinch, 3 Mipit & 2 Redpoll. Offshore poor with southbound 3 Grey Plover, 3 Knot, 2 Brent, Redshank & Teal.

Ringing: 1 Blackcap.