It’s been a Treecreeper autumn

17th October 2019 – bright and sunny SE4/5
Grounded Migrants
An exceptional seventh Treecreeper of the autumn was amongst 10 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds battled the elements with 205 Jackdaw, 110 Meadow Pipit, 54 Skylark, 44 Linnet, 15 Chaffinch, 12 Greenfinch, 8 Reed Bunting, 3 Grey Wagtail and a Tree Sparrow amongst the species logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 22 Pintail were seen.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Both Painted Lady and Red Admiral remain on the wing.