20th October 2007 - hazy sun SE2/3/4
Rarities
What probably the second Richard's Pipit of the autumn flew through amongst small numbers of Meadow Pipit.
Offshore
At least 7 Shag and 3 Arctic Tern were seen. Other sightings involved small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Gannet, Common Scoter and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A few more birds than of late with 20 Blackbird, 18 Redwing, 7 Fieldfare, 3 Goldcrest and 2 Song Thrush logged.
Diurnal Migration
Birds noted prior to 1000hrs included 500 Jackdaw, 148 Starling, 60 Meadow Pipit, 43 Carrion Crow, 40 Greenfinch, 26 Skylark, 23 alba Wagtail, 20 Twite, 12 Siskin, 6 Reed Bunting, 4 Chaffinch and single Whooper Swan, Brambling and Swallow.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Merlin and a Peregrine continue to hunt the island. The flock of 35 Twite remain.
Moths
A Large Wainscot was new for the year.
