19th October 2012 – early rain then sunny spells/calm
Offshore
Early morning observations yielded 15 Common Scoter and single Sandwich Tern and Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes included 4 Song Thrush and a Redwing amongst a sprinkling of Blackbird. Also seen were 10 Goldcrest and single Wheatear and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Some movement was evident with 200 Jackdaw, 60 Meadow Pipit, 60 Chaffinch, 20 Skylark, 20 Lesser Redpoll, 16 Tree Sparrow, 10 Linnet, 10 alba Wagtail, 3 Brambling, 3 Redwing, 2 Rock Pipit and a Grey Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
A Hooded Crow continues to linger and additional sightings included 12 Long-tailed Tit and single Water Rail and Merlin.
