Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) seen on the cottage aerial. Looks like this might have been one of the males ringed in the past few days. Carduelis translates to thistle or thistle eater... the birds favourite seed.
Slow day all round with strong WNW wind by late morning, very few migrants around. The Black redstart was still present this morning but very mobile. A Marsh harrier was observed flying south, 4 Rooks, 2 Cormorant, 2 Common gull and a Reedbunting where also seen southbound. A Red-throated Diver, Buzzard and a Cormorant where seen flying North.
Few moths in trapps once again due to strong overnight wind and rain.
Ringing: 1 Chiffchaff.