3rd October 2008 - bright and sunny N3/4
Rarities
There were no reported sightings of the Rustic Bunting today, however, the Grey Phalarope remains.
Offshore
Morning observations (0815-0915) produced 62 Barnacle Geese heading north and other sightings included 15 Razorbill, 3 Common Scoter, 3 Gannet, 2 Red-throated Diver and single Shag and Guillemot.
Diurnal Migration
Some further small-scale movement with 100 Meadow Pipit, 10 Pink-footed Geese, 4 Skylark, 3 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail logged.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 10 Chaffinch, 4 Wheatear, 2 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least 20 Greenshank and single Black-tailed Godwit and Ruff continue to linger.
Miscellaneous
At least 10 Little Egret and a Water Rail remain.
