Thrushes finally arrive

30th October 2008 - overcast NE4/5/6
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730-0830) produced 68 Common Scoter, 24 Razorbill, 5 Red-throated Diver and single Shag and Gannet.
Diurnal Migration
A few species were on the move with 920 Starling, 220 Jackdaw, 40 Redwing, 8 Meadow Pipit, 5 Whooper Swan, 5 Skylark and 3 alba Wagtail logged.
Grounded Migrants
Although the Treecreeper remained for a third day, newly arrived birds included 36 Greenfinch, 21 Blackbird, 13 Long-tailed Tit, 8 Song Thrush, 6 Chaffinch, 5 Redwing, 3 Brambling and single Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Fieldfare and Tree Sparrow.
Miscellaneous
Just 4 Little Egret were recorded.