A cool overcast morning with hints of sun, another reminder that autumn is nearly here. For several bird species, it has been for weeks. 2 more great spotted woodpecker juveniles visited the observatory today, along with yet another young grey wagtail, we've yet to go a month this year without the latter species recorded. Starling numbers are building, with 650 on the reserve this evening. 2 tufted ducks flew south, and Mediterranean gulls are becoming more regular as the breeding season draws to a close.
Morophaga choragella has only been noted here on a handful of previous occassions.
Birds Ringed: Chiffchaff 1, Dunnock 3, Goldfinch 3, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Grey Wagtail 1, Robin 1, Woodpigeon 1.