A surprisingly good morning despite less than ideal wind direction and strength. Many finches were passing south, we finally recorded a tally of over a 1000 goldfinch, with 1280 going through during the morning. These were accompanied by the usual suspects, chaffinch, greenfinch, linnet, brambling and siskin in varying numbers. Also migrating were a small number of lesser redpoll, which were carrying with them a mealy/common redpoll which was caught along with a small number of lesser and appropriate measurements taken. A few more firecrest were recorded amongst small numbers of goldcrest and a chiffchaff was still hanging around. 2 woodlark headed south along with almost 70 skylarks. Another 2 long tailed tits caught were only the third records of the year.
Most notable bird of the day however was a Pallid Swift which graced all observers with prolonged and good views for almost an hour as it fed between the docks and the peninsula tip, often being directly above the observatory. It headed west by 10.30 and was not reported since, though judging by the presence of the Lowestoft bird, it could well still be in the area.
The Mallow is a regular moth species her in low numbers at this time of year.
Birds Ringed: Blackbird 1, Blue Tit 2, Chiffchaff 1, Firecrest 1, Goldcrest 1, Lesser Redpoll 10, Long-tailed Tit 2, Meadow Pipit 1, Mealy Redpoll 1, Wren 1.
