First decent sign of the upcoming winter with more "
turdus" around early on including 30 Blackbird, 28 Redwing, 20 Song Thrush & 4 Fieldfare. The supporting cast included 15 Mipit, 8 Brambling, 5 Chaffinch, 4 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 3 Rock Pipit, 3 Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 2 Skylark, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wag, Jack Snipe & Reed Bunting. Southbound 275 Brent,150 Wigeon, 32 Teal, 11 Black-headed Gull, 6 Pintail, 4 Heron, 3 Mallard, 2 Common Gull, 2 Shelduck, Common Tern, Hen Harrier & Oyk with northbound 2 Oyk & a drake Eider. A Long-eared Owl flew in off the sea mid-day at the same time a Woodlark started singing, with another Long-eared Owl in off and upriver at 14:14.
A handful of Barred Sallow have been noted in recent days which lives on Field Maple & Beech so not sure why they visit us.
Ringing: 11 Song Thrush, 10 Blackbird, 4 Blue Tit, 4 Linnet, 3 Goldcrest, 3 Great Tit, 3 Robin, 3 Wren, 2 Chaffinch, 2 Redwing, 1 Blackcap.
