Wind was much stronger today, and expectations were suitably low. 3 birds ringed in 6 hours seemed to bear this out. However, due perhaps to the lateness of the month, some species were battling their way through regardless. There were 2 sand martins headed north, 2 bramblings were present on observatory grounds and a cracking male ring ouzel was found by one of our members feeding on the lawn, leading to prolonged and great views for all. There were a few non passerines of interest, a tufted duck and common scoter heading north, and 4 bar-tailed godwits heading up the river.
On the moth front, this Red Chestnut is a species that is common elsewhere, yet has only occurred here in 9 out of 32 years of recording, so is the most notable record of the day, if not as impressive as the thrush.
Birds Ringed: Blackcap 1, Goldfinch 2