Wednesday 26th October 2022

Very mild for the time of the year. Southbound migrants included 132 Goldfinch, 61 Brent, 40 Starling, 36 Redpoll, 20 Skylark, 16 Mipit, 16 Swallow, 8 Greenfinch, 8 Linnet, 4 Chaffinch, 4 Siskin, 3 Stock Dove & 2 Reed Bunting. Few grounded migrants included 30 Mipit, 2 Goldcrest, Redwing & Wheatear. Amongst the redpolls was a fine Common Redpoll plus a Lesser Redpoll wearing a Dutch ring.

With the very mild conditions several species are still appearing past their 'sell by date' including this Vine's Rustic.

Ringing: 19 Lesser Redpoll, 3 Great Tit, 2 Goldcrest, 1 Chaffinch, 1 Common Redpoll, 1 Robin, 1 Song Thrush.