A quiet day

22nd October 2012 – overcast/early drizzle NE2/3
Grounded Migrants
A Great Spotted Woodpecker was the pick of the grounded birds which were otherwise limited to 9 Redwing, 5 Blackbird, 3 Song Thrush, 2 Brambling and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Few birds were on the move with 10 Chaffinch, 10 Meadow Pipit, 6 Lesser Redpoll, 4 Brambling and 2 Raven the best on offer.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Water Rail remain.