A much quieter day than yesterday, though the diversity was similar. 2 woodcock were observed late morning though neither paid the observatory a visit. A merlin and black redstart were the first of their kind for a week or more, black redstarts in particular have had a poor autumn here. A few thrushes were still around, though not in the numbers they have been, a few redwing were being harassed by a sparrowhawk along with some song thrushes. Goldcrests were still in double figures, though most were birds from previous days. 3 purple sandpiper were on the jetty and a late swallow was perched on the telegraph wires opposite the obs early doors. Meadow pipits were having a last small push with 20 on site throughout the morning.
Birds Ringed: Blackbird 2, Blackcap 1, Chiffchaff 1, Goldcrest 6, Grey Wagtail 1, House Sparrow 1, Redwing 2, Song Thrush 2, Wren 2.