5th November 2014 – bright and sunny N1/2
Rarities
Light winds and clear skies saw the North West of England’s first Red-eyed Vireo induced to move on overnight, but not before around 70 fortunate observers managed to connect with the bird yesterday.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning grounded thrushes included: 57 Blackbird, 38 Redwing, 24 Fieldfare, 10 Song Thrush and a Mistle Thrush Also seen were 4 Goldcrest and Stonechat were prominent with 9 birds logged.
Diurnal Migration
Another good November passage produced totals of 1200 Jackdaw, 150 Starling, 60 Redwing, 60 Tree Sparrow, 49 Pink-footed Goose, 40 Carrion Crow, 31 Woodpigeon, 24 Whooper Swan, 11 Skylark, 11 Fieldfare, 7 Mistle Thrush, 3 Stock Dove and single Brambling, Swallow, Lesser Redpoll and Snow Bunting.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains and the Barnacle Goose flock held 19 birds. Waders included 10 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
At least 60 Little Egret continue to roam the eastern saltmarshes and additional sightings included 2 Water Rail, 116 Twite, Merlin and Peregrine.
