Much cooler and more breezy today. Still we had some good observations, with siskins south, a male great spotted woodpecker paying us a visit, and the red-backed shrike continued to entertain as it munched on crane flies and shieldbugs, amongst other insect prey. Meadow pipit numbers were much reduced today, with only 162 heading south. A spotted flycather was a nice surprise though it shouldn't be, just a sign of how they're declining. A couple of sparrowhawks harassed the local birds, even the red-backed shrike hunkered down when a large young female was on the prowl.
Barred Sallow is an autumnal visitor from areas of field maple and beech.
Birds Ringed: Blackcap 5, Chiffchaff 1, Goldfinch 4, Grey Wagtail 2, Meadow Pipit 5, Sparrowhawk 1, Spotted Flycatcher 1, Willow Warbler 1.