16th October 2010 – sunny spells/calm then NE1/2
Grounded Migrants
An increase in newly grounded birds was apparent with 25 Greenfinch, 17 Blackbird, 11 Redwing, 8 Goldcrest, 7 Chiffchaff, 6 Chaffinch, 5 Song Thrush and single Grey Wagtail and Fieldfare amongst the species logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the course of the morning included: 620 Pink-footed Geese, 550 Jackdaw, 50 Skylark, 25 Meadow Pipit, 6 Siskin, 5 Brambling, 5 Tree Sparrow, 4 Whooper Swan and 2 Raven.
Ringing
Another good day with 85 birds of 15 species trapped and ringed on the island. Totals involved 34 Goldfinch, 15 Greenfinch, 6 Blackbird, 4 Wren, 4 Chaffinch, 4 Blue Tit, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 3 Song Thrush, 2 Redwing, 2 Tree Sparrow, 2 House Sparrow and single Brambling, Reed Bunting and Fieldfare.
Miscellaneous
The 2 Water Rail remain and raptors included Merlin, Peregrine, Kestrel, Little Owl and Sparrowhawk.
Images
Early morning thrushes included Fieldfare and Redwing.
