27th September 2011 – overcast S3/4
Offshore
A quick check over the sea (0700-0730) produced just small numbers of Razorbill, Gannet, Common Scoter, Guillemot, Red-throated Diver and Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Newly grounded birds included 12 Blue Tit, 6 Great Tit, 4 Goldcrest, 2 Chiffchaff and single Blackcap and Song Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
Sightings included: 180 Meadow Pipit, 140 Starling, 100 Chaffinch, 55 Greenfinch, 30 Swallow, 22 alba Wagtail, 20 Skylark, 12 House Martin, 3 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Grey Wagtail and a Siskin.
Miscellaneous
It appears to be a poor autumn for several species with Robin and Goldcrest currently well below expectant levels and an almost compete dearth of Stonechat reflects the effect of the series of harsh winters.
Dragonflies
A Migrant Hawker was seen.
