Migration window quickly closed

29th October 2008 - overcast then showers W3/4
Offshore
Although no coordinated observations were undertaken 20 Common Scoter, 5 Shag and a Razorbill were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Much reduced on yesterday with just 200 Jackdaw, 50 Starling, 35 Pink-footed Goose, 30 Greenfinch, 14 Meadow Pipit, 7 alba Wagtail and single Siskin and Lesser Redpoll logged.
Grounded Migrants
Little evidence of any new arrivals with 4 Song Thrush, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Blackbird and single Treecreeper, Chiffchaff and Fieldfare left over from yesterday.
Miscellaneous
At least 15 Little Egret and 2 Short-eared Owl remain on the island. A Water Rail was heard.