Jackdaws on the move

17th October 2010 – overcast E1 then WSW3
Offshore
Morning observations produced 2 Shag and small numbers of Common Scoter and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded birds were reduced on yesterday with 9 Blackbird, 5 Goldcrest, 2 Chiffchaff and single Redwing and Fieldfare likely candidates for new arrivals.
Diurnal Migration
Morning passage was dominated by a massive movement of 2800 Jackdaw, also seen were 85 Skylark, 30 Greenfinch, 12 alba Wagtail, 10 Chaffinch, 4 Redpoll, 4 Pink-footed Geese, 3 Brambling, 2 Siskin and a Mistle Thrush.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least 18 Greenshank continue to linger.
Miscellaneous
Peregrine and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Images
Lesser Redpoll and migrating Pink-footed Goose showing heavy wing moult!