18th October 2015 – overcast NE2/3
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes again dominated with 65 Redwing, 15 Fieldfare, 5 Blackbird and 3 Song Thrush. Also seen were 2 Chiffchaff and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Visible migration continues to drop off, although 400 Jackdaw and 350 Pink-footed Goose were logged additional sightings were limited to 20 Meadow Pipit and single Lesser Redpoll, Grey Wagtail and Tree Sparrow.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains.
Miscellaneous
Two Short-eared Owl were logged along with single Merlin and Water Rail.
