Another mass arrival of Pink-footed Goose

13th September 2023 – bright and sunny NE1/2
Offshore
A scan of the sea produced a Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
A few birds were on offer with 9 Wheatear, 4 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 2 White Wagtail and single Whitethroat and Willow Warbler logged.
Diurnal Migration
The skies continue to dominate sightings with another massive passage of 6330 Pink-footed Geese recorded through the morning. Additional sightings included 1580 Meadow Pipit, 230 Swallow, 136 Skylark, 10 Grey Wagtail, 7 Siskin, 5 House Martin, 3 Tree Pipit, 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Sand Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 5 Shoveler and 4 Wigeon amongst 180 Teal.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Mammals
A Badger revealed its continued presence.